As lawyer compensation costs continue to rise, law firms are increasingly seeking detailed analyses of their practices to assess their actual profitability. Despite improvements in their analytical approaches, some firms still face challenges in implementing profitability concepts, according to consultants. One compensation specialist noted that high-performing partners often leave firms because profitability metrics are not…

After George Floyd’s death in 2020, law firms highlighted their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to attract talent. However, during the second Trump administration, there has been a noticeable decline in the public use of DEI terminology. As a result, firms are now adopting a “show, don’t tell” approach, focusing on demonstrating their commitment…

The American Bar Association (ABA) voted on Friday to extend the deadline for law schools to submit applications to admit students without requiring an admission test for the upcoming spring semester. As of now, 14 law schools have received this variance. The ABA aims to collect data through this process and hopes that more schools…

Elizabeth Prelogar, who was the 48th solicitor general of the U.S. during the Biden administration, will join Cooley to lead the firm’s Supreme Court and appellate practices from Washington, D.C.

Despite increased demand this year and strong balance sheets among many Big Law firms, over a quarter of survey respondents still anticipate their firms will de-equitize partners in 2025.

Husch Blackwell has celebrated over five years since opening its virtual office, “the Link,” and during this time, the firm reports significant growth.

President Donald Trump has nominated four candidates to fill vacant federal judgeships in North Carolina, praising them as “rock-solid constitutionalists.” Among the nominees is a partner from Troutman Pepper Locke, as well as former attorneys from McGuireWoods and O’Melveny & Myers. One of the nominees is Matt Orso, a white-collar litigator based in Charlotte, who…

Last week, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison; A&O Shearman; Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz; and Kirkland & Ellis led the two largest announced deals, each valued at over $12 billion. Additionally, at least five other deals were announced that exceeded $5 billion, which is a notable occurrence even for the “Big Deal” culture of…

Through two strategic acquisitions, Norton Rose Fulbright has counseled the Halliwell Group, a preeminent forensic, engineering, and technical consulting catering to insurance and associated sectors, on its ongoing growth in the Asia Pacific area.

PatientPoint, L Catterton, and Littlejohn & Co., LLC are being advised by Gibson Dunn in the sale of PatientPoint to Advent International by an investor group headed by Littlejohn and L Catterton.