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Larry J. Hoffman cared so much about the firm now known as Greenberg Traurig LLP that he wanted to remove himself from its name.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP has continued to hire from Crowell & Moring LLP's Washington, D.C., and New York teams — announcing Wednesday that four intellectual property attorneys have made that move, two months after adding nine top attorneys and policy leaders from Crowell & Moring.
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP has strengthened its Cincinnati roster with the recent addition of a litigator who spent more than 25 years with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Ohio.
The founding partner of Winston & Strawn LLP's Miami office, David A. Coulson, is being remembered by former colleagues as a brilliant litigator who brought a strategic mind to cases and mentored fellow attorneys.
A bill heading to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk is poised to tighten rules to restrict alternative business structure law firms from operating in the Golden State by blocking lawyers from sharing fees with out-of-state firms owned by non-lawyers.
Freshfields LLP's Hong Kong and China chair will retire from her role after 37 years with the firm at the end of October, according to an announcement Friday via LinkedIn.
An attorney who has spent his entire career working in public service and who most recently completed more than 27 years with the U.S. Department of Labor's office focused on workplace safety has joined Littler Mendelson PC in Washington, D.C., the firm announced Wednesday.
Five general counsel who are deeply involved in artificial intelligence, including from Microsoft and Anthropic, recently spoke of its impact on their legal departments, and of the ever-present need for trust, judgment and good people skills during this "inflection point with AI."
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has grown its tax and benefits practice group in North Carolina with the addition of a Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA attorney.
Law firms exploring legal generative artificial intelligence tools want flexible contract terms, but some report that vendors are pushing firmwide licenses tied to multiyear commitments.
A BigLaw firm naming its next managing partner and the parent company of an NBA team hiring a new legal chief were among the industry's key moves this week. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP partner Jordan Estes spoke to Law360 Pulse about working as a female prosecutor, how gender inclusivity improves case outcomes and how she mentors young women attorneys today.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is boosting its Southern California corporate team, bringing in a Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth PC mergers and acquisitions expert as a partner in its Los Angeles office.
Holland & Knight has named partner Keith Brandofino to step in as leader of the firm's real estate capital markets group, replacing co-leads Mark Weibel and Bill O'Connor, the firm confirmed Sept. 11.
Larry J. Hoffman, one of Greenberg Traurig LLP's three co-founders, died Thursday at his home, just weeks after his 95th birthday, a firm spokesperson confirmed.
The School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis has announced the launch of its inaugural AI Advisory Board, as well as the 19 lawyers, judges, executives and academics making up the initial cohort at the law school.
Morrison Foerster LLP is boosting its litigation team, bringing on a Jones Day commercial litigator with cybersecurity expertise as a partner in its Los Angeles office, it announced on Thursday.
A Texas attorney has been arrested for allegedly cyberstalking and threatening to kill two other attorneys, one of whom is believed to be a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP.
The new chair of the American Bar Association's Section of Taxation steps in during a rocky period for the profession amid departures of federal tax employees and clashes between the Trump administration and the ABA. Here, she outlines her priorities for the section, from boosting engagement with members to reinforcing ties with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service.
Lawyers for Good Government announced Thursday that two longtime U.S. Department of Justice attorneys have joined the organization's ranks to help expand the reach of its Pro Bono Litigation Corps.
Mayer Brown LLP announced Wednesday that it has welcomed six attorneys to its projects and infrastructure group, including two partners from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC and Vinson & Elkins LLP.
In a little more than five years, Robert Niles-Weed rose from beginning as an associate at Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP to being named co-head of its appeals and strategic counseling practice.
Women are gaining ground in the early stages of their legal careers, with increasing representation among associates at top firms. But the path narrows sharply at the leadership level. Here’s our data dive into the representation of women at law firms in the U.S.
Law360's latest Women in Law Report rankings suggest a small number of firms are keeping up with the potential talent pool. Here's the latest look at how firms match up against their peers.
Law360 Pulse's Women in Law Report provides a data-driven view of U.S. law firms at the end of 2024. Here, we look at the representation of women at all levels of a typical law firm, from associates to equity partners.
Law firms can attract the right summer associate candidates and help students see what makes a program unique by using carefully crafted messaging and choosing the best ambassadors to deliver it, says Tamara McClatchey, director of career services at the University of Chicago Law School.
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Judges Deserve Congress' Commitment To Their SafetyFollowing the tragic attack on U.S. District Judge Esther Salas' family last summer and amid rising threats against the judiciary, legislation protecting federal judges' personal information and enhancing security measures at courthouses is urgently needed, says U.S. District Judge Roslynn Mauskopf, director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can Recalcitrant Attys Use Social Media?Social media can be intimidating for reluctant lawyers but it can also be richly rewarding, as long as attorneys remember that professional accounts will always reflect on their firms and colleagues, and follow some best practices to avoid embarrassment, says Sean Marotta at Hogan Lovells.
Neville Eisenberg and Mark Grayson at BCLP explain how they sped up contract execution for one client by replacing email with a centralized, digital tool for negotiations and review, and how the principles they adhered to can be helpful for other law firms looking to improve poorly managed contract management processes.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can Firms Coach Associates Remotely?Practicing law through virtual platforms will likely persist even after the pandemic, so law firms and senior lawyers should consider refurbishing their associate mentoring programs to facilitate personal connections, professionalism and effective training in a remote environment, says Carol Goodman at Herrick Feinstein.
As the U.S. observes Autism Acceptance Month, autistic attorney Haley Moss describes the societal barriers and stereotypes that keep neurodivergent lawyers from disclosing their disabilities, and how law firms can better accommodate and level the playing field for attorneys whose minds work outside of the prescribed norm.
Many legal technology vendors now sell artificial intelligence and machine learning tools at a premium price tag, but law firms must take the time to properly evaluate them as not all offerings generate process efficiencies or even use the technologies advertised, says Steven Magnuson at Ballard Spahr.
While chief legal officers are increasingly involved in creating corporate diversity, inclusion and anti-bigotry policies, all lawyers have a responsibility to be discrimination busters and bias interrupters regardless of the title they hold, says Veta T. Richardson at the Association of Corporate Counsel.
Every lawyer can begin incorporating aspects of software development in their day-to-day practice with little to no changes in their existing tools or workflow, and legal organizations that take steps to encourage this exploration of programming can transform into tech incubators, says George Zalepa at Greenberg Traurig.
As junior associates increasingly report burnout, work-life conflict and loneliness during the pandemic, law firms should take tangible actions to reduce the stigma around seeking help, and to model desired well-being behaviors from the top down, say Stacey Whiteley at the New York State Bar Association and Robin Belleau at Kirkland.
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Ask A Mentor: Should My Law Firm Take On An Apprentice?Mentoring a law student who is preparing for the bar exam without attending law school is an arduous process that is not for everyone, but there are also several benefits for law firms hosting apprenticeship programs, says Jessica Jackson, the lawyer guiding Kim Kardashian West's legal education.
As clients increasingly want law firms to serve as innovation platforms, firms must understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach — the key is a nimble innovation function focused on listening and knowledge sharing, says Mark Brennan at Hogan Lovells.
In addition to establishing their brand from scratch, women who start their own law firms must overcome inherent bias against female lawyers and convince prospective clients to put aside big-firm preferences, says Joel Stern at the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms.
Jane Jeong at Cooley shares how grueling BigLaw schedules and her own perfectionism emotionally bankrupted her, and why attorneys struggling with burnout should consider making small changes to everyday habits.
Black Americans make up a disproportionate percentage of the incarcerated population but are underrepresented among elected prosecutors, so the legal community — from law schools to prosecutor offices — must commit to addressing these disappointing demographics, says Erika Gilliam-Booker at the National Black Prosecutors Association.