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BigLaw Dreams? These Schools Can Make Them Real

By Kevin Penton

More law school students are finding that a position at a law firm is their preferred landing place after graduation. Here's a look at the choices students are making and the schools that are sending the highest percentage of their students directly to BigLaw.
The Law School Legal Industry Job Tracker: Class Of 2024

Want to know which schools are sending the highest percentage of graduates to BigLaw? How big a slice are landing those prized clerkships in federal or state courts? Explore the ins and outs of law school graduate placement in our interactive graphic.
The Top Law Schools For Legal Industry Jobs: A Data Review

By Anna Sanders

A law degree opens up a range of job opportunities, in private law firms, government, business and beyond, the ABA's data shows. Find out which schools came out on top for job placements in BigLaw, federal and state court clerkships, public interest and more.
Florida A&M University Taps Alumnus As General Counsel

By Madison Arnold

Florida A&M University tapped an alumnus with more than three decades of legal experience to serve as its next vice president of legal affairs and general counsel, a role he's held before.
Trying To Keep Pace With SiriusXM's New General Counsel

By Sue Reisinger

Rich Baer, general counsel of satellite radio company SiriusXM, talks in this Q&A about how he learned to be a general counsel on the job, what it's like to lead while working remotely, and why one needs to take advantage of a lucky break.
Potential For DEI-Related Suits Vexes Employers, Report Says

By Patrick Hoff

Businesses are increasingly worried about facing litigation centering on their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives amid the Trump administration's vocal opposition to DEI, but employers aren't in a rush to overhaul workplace diversity programs, according to a new report issued by Littler Mendelson PC.
Nvidia GC's Pay Rises To $19.2M Through Stock Gains

By Christine DeRosa

Silicon Valley-based tech company Nvidia's general counsel saw his compensation top $19.2 million last year, an increase of more than $8 million based largely on stock awards and increases to the company's share price.
Smart Comms Help Legal Ops Drive Partnership Results

By Steven Lerner

Legal operations teams are leaning on clear and realistic communications to get the most out of partnerships with law firms and legal technology vendors, experts said during a panel at the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium's Global Institute conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Bristol-Myers GC Hands Over Legal Department To Successor

By Michele Gorman

A longtime Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. lawyer officially took the reins of the legal department on Tuesday amid her predecessor's planned retirement from the pharmaceutical company.
Cozen O'Connor Hires Maritime Admin's Former Chief Counsel

By Jack Rodgers

Cozen O'Connor has hired the former chief counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, who advised the agency's leader on environmental, fiscal and administrative law issues and has helped promote the maritime industry more broadly throughout his career.
Ex-MoFo Atty's Startup Raises $3.5M To Refine Due Diligence

By Steven Lerner

Marveri, a legal technology startup that developed an artificial intelligence-based platform for conducting corporate due diligence, publicly launched Monday with a $3.5 million capital raise.
Pharma Standards Org Names New GC

By Michele Gorman

The U.S. Pharmacopeia has given the general counsel role to its global legal head, as its current top lawyer prepares to move into the chief growth officer position this summer, the independent scientific and health organization announced Monday.
Outside Counsel Selection Platform Justice Bid Raises $4M

By Matt Perez

Data analytic firm Justice Bid LLC announced Monday that it's secured a $4 million strategic investment from OnDean Forward, a legal investment vehicle backed by the founder and executive chairman of legal software company Relativity ODA LLC, along with other former executives.
Real Estate Ace Rejoins V&E In Dallas After In-House Roles

By Lynn LaRowe

Vinson & Elkins LLP announced Monday that it has strengthened its real estate practice with a partner in Dallas who returns to the firm after nearly a decade of in-house work.
GC Cheat Sheet: The Hottest Corporate News Of The Week

By Sue Reisinger

Corporate diversity policies are alive and thriving, according to a new report, although they are often taking on new names to dodge the anti-diversity backlash. Another new study warns that 60% of in-house lawyers are considering looking for a new job, primarily in search of higher pay and better benefits.
Duke Energy Names New CLO, Promotes Top Atty

By Michele Gorman

Duke Energy on Friday appointed a new chief legal officer to take over for the current top lawyer, who's moving into a different role, changes that are both part of a leadership shuffle happening under a new CEO.
Faegre Adds Republican Senate HELP Committee GC In DC

By Jack Rodgers

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP has hired the general counsel of the U.S. Senate's Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee who advised Republican lawmakers, including its chair, Sen. Bill Cassidy, on a range of issues related to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Legal Job Sector Stayed Strong In April Despite Economy

By Tracey Read

The U.S. legal sector added 1,400 law-related jobs in April, marking the second straight month of improvement, according to preliminary data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

By Anna Sanders

The legal industry began May with another action-packed week as BigLaw firms established new executive roles and added talent across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
Trump Picks Tax Controversy Pro For IRS Chief Counsel Spot

By Stephen K. Cooper

President Donald Trump has tapped a former Internal Revenue Service chief counsel to return to the role, and if he is confirmed, it will represent the second time in his career that the veteran tax controversy professional will be the agency's top attorney.
Corp. Diversity Policies Take On New Names Amid DEI Pushback

By Sue Reisinger

Despite the recent anti-diversity backlash, more than half of public companies in the Russell 3000 index continue to build and expand their DEI-related programs, with Nike and Visa leading the way, according to a study released Thursday.
Departed EBay CLO Received $6.5 Million In Severance

By Adrian Cruz

The former chief legal officer at eBay Inc. earned around $7.4 million in total compensation in 2024, highlighted by her more than $6.5 million severance payment following her June departure from the e-commerce giant, according to a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
With Pay Raises Down, Most In-House Attys Plan Job Search

By Alison Knezevich

A majority of in-house attorneys plan to look for a new position as raises for company lawyers are down from last year, according to a report released Thursday.
Alston & Bird Atty Named Legal Chief At Private Wealth Firm

By Emily Johnson

Private wealth firm Arkadios Capital has brought on a former longtime Alston & Bird LLP partner to serve as chief legal and corporate strategy officer, tapping him to be the founder and chief executive officer's "right hand," the Atlanta-based company announced Thursday.
The Top In-House Hires Of April

By Michele Gorman

Legal department hires over the past month included high-profile appointments at FanDuel's parent company, American Airlines and soda business Swig. Here, Law360 Pulse looks at some of the top in-house announcements from the first full month of spring.

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Expert Analysis

The 10-Min. Rule For Building A Business Development Habit
Many lawyers assume that becoming a rainmaker requires a significant investment of time and effort, but the truth is that building a consistent habit of business development can start with just 10 minutes of strategic outreach a day, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
5 Pointers For Firm Leaders Communicating Tough Decisions
Certain law firm decisions — such as whether to challenge an executive order — cannot be crowdsourced, but leadership can collaboratively communicate these choices using strategies that build trust, reinforce values and preserve cohesion, says John Hellerman at Hellerman Communications.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Create A Succession Plan
Conversations around retirement and succession can be understandably difficult, but when attorneys make a plan for the transition early and effectively, they have the opportunity to not only keep work but also increase it, says Jillian McKenna at Verrill Dana.
Looking Under The Hood Of The $3,000 Billable Hour
In recent years, top-tier law firms have pushed hourly rates to unprecedented heights, with some partners commanding $3,000 per hour — but this eye-popping number doesn’t tell the full story, as there are numerous caveats and rigorous winnowing along the way, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.
How Law Firms Can Keep Nonequity Partners Happy
Law firms that successfully manage two-tiered partnership do so by creating a culture that treats everyone with respect and by establishing financial incentives outside their base compensation to reward performance, says Carol Morganstern at Major Lindsey.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Leverage Your Atty Bio
If maintained properly, your firm bio can help attract potential clients and create authentic connections, so it's crucial to take steps to write an updated attorney profile that goes beyond a list of credentials, says Raychel Lean at Reputation Ink.
Ask A Mentor: How Can I Promote Thoughtful Use Of AI?
Eran Kahana at Maslon discusses how partners can encourage responsible use of artificial intelligence tools within their firms by learning to spot pitfalls common to AI-generated work product and championing firmwide procedures and trainings that address the risks of uncritically relying on this powerful but imperfect technology.
Making Legal Cents: Firm Culture Is The New Game Plan
Law firm culture is often dismissed as a soft factor — merely platitudes on a website that seem disconnected from the bottom line — but by intentionally embedding a strong culture into day-to-day operations, law firms can achieve sustainable success, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
5 Questions Firms Must Ask For Successful Lateral Integration
To ensure that lateral partners effectively integrate their books of business, firms should design a structured transition plan based on a few fundamentals, from tracking the right data to implementing meaningful incentives, says Lana Manganiello at Practice Growth Partner.
Goldilocks Solution: Why The 4-Day Office Week Is Just Right
As law firms continue to wrestle with return-to-office policies, many are being pulled toward one or the other of two extremes: the rigidity of a five-day in-office schedule and the laissez-faire approach of a flexible three-day hybrid model — but a four-day in-office workweek may be the sweet spot, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
As Attys Adopt Generative AI, 3 Elements Should Be Cardinal
As the legal world increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence, lawyers and firms must develop and utilize strong prompting skills, keep a pulse on forthcoming tech evolutions, and remain steadfast to ethical obligations, say Michele Carney at Carney & Marchi and Marty Robles-Avila at BAL.
Rethinking 'No Comment' For Clients Facing Public Crises
“No comment” is no longer a cost-free or even a viable public communications strategy for companies in crisis, and counsel must tailor their guidance based on a variety of competing factors to help clients emerge successfully, says Robert Bowers at Moore & Van Allen.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Prioritize Connections
One reason business development in the legal industry seems so mysterious is because human relationships are so complex, but lawyers can reorient their thinking in two important ways to drive the process of connecting with new colleagues and contacts, say Jamie Lawless and Angela Quinn at Husch Blackwell.
Overcoming US Law Firms' Hesitancy To Enter Indian Market
Successful private equity exits with strong returns have solidified India's buyout market as an increasingly attractive destination for future investments, offering compelling reasons for the U.S. legal community to overcome its caution on the country's markets, says Vaishali Movva at Eimer Stahl.
Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year
While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.