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    Morgan Lewis Adds Baker McKenzie Employment Ace In Fla.

    Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP said Friday it has bolstered its labor and employment practice with the addition of a former Baker McKenzie attorney in Miami.

  • Simpson Thacher Adds 2 Ex-Kirkland Restructuring Partners

    Two former Kirkland & Ellis LLP restructuring attorneys have joined Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as partners in the capital structure solutions practice.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry marked the beginning of spring with another action-packed week as attorneys took on new roles and firms launched offices across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    Massumi & Consoli Launches New Office In Orange County

    Massumi & Consoli LLP is expanding its California presence, opening an Orange County office to satisfy growing client demand.

  • White & Case Staffer Sues Firm Over Nude Photo Ridicule

    A White & Case LLP staffer sued the law firm in New York state court Wednesday, alleging the firm's purported "hostile work environment" shielded his colleagues after they allegedly shared nude photos of him, which he claims were taken by his supervisor while he was unconscious at a firm-sponsored party.

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    Ethics Divide Deepens Over Interacting With Non-Atty Owners

    A recent South Carolina legal ethics decision prohibiting attorney fee-sharing with firms owned by nonlawyers and the advancement this week of similar state legislation in Illinois underscore the emerging divide over the rising interest in outside investment in the legal industry.

  • Earth & Water Law Adds Ex-EPA, Ex-FAA Officials As Partners

    Earth & Water Law LLC has hired two former government lawyers, one of whom spent nearly 40 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, while the other worked with federal aviation law for over 13 years.

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    In-House Counsel Pick Latham As Top Business Developer

    A new survey in which general counsel and other in-house decision-makers rank law firms according to how well they help with business development placed Latham & Watkins LLP as number one, followed closely by King & Spalding LLP, Jones Day and Ropes & Gray LLP.

  • Troutman, Former Associate Fight Over Scope Of Bias Trial

    Weeks ahead of an anticipated May trial over discrimination and retaliation claims brought by a former Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP associate, the firm and its onetime employee are sparring over the scope of evidence that may be presented at trial.

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    Nixon Peabody Hires Former Interim US Atty For EDNY

    Nixon Peabody LLP announced Wednesday that it has hired a prominent federal prosecutor who spent about two decades with the Department of Justice, including as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

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    King & Spalding Adds White & Case Capital Markets Pro In NY

    King & Spalding LLP announced Thursday that it has brought on a former White & Case LLP capital markets attorney as a partner in its corporate practice group in New York.

  • Holland & Knight Adds White And Williams Litigator In Philly

    The former chair of White and Williams LLP's commercial litigation group has moved recently to Holland & Knight LLP's Philadelphia office, where she plans to grow her practice through her new firm's national platform.

  • Law Firm Real Estate Report

    Several law firms around the country, including Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP and Winston & Strawn LLP, expanded their footprints this month by either moving into larger offices or entering new markets.

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    O'Melveny Hires Director Of Atty Professional Development

    O'Melveny & Myers LLP has added a director of attorney professional development who previously held similar roles at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Morrison and Foerster LLP, according to a Thursday announcement.

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    Akerman Tests 'Moneyball' AI Model For Recruiting Partners

    Akerman LLP is testing its own proprietary artificial intelligence tool designed to help the firm's partner recruitment by evaluating whether lateral hires are likely to succeed there.

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    Steptoe Adds Barnes & Thornburg Financial Regulatory Leader

    Steptoe LLP has hired a Barnes & Thornburg LLP leader in Chicago who helped found two practice groups at his old firm that are focused on financial regulatory matters.

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    Office Snapshot: Skadden Feels The 'Energy' In Houston Move

    After outgrowing its office of the past two decades — including nearly tripling its roster in just the last three years — the Houston team at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP recently moved to a freshly designed space twice the size of its previous office.

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    Holland & Knight Expands Recently Leased NY Office

    Holland & Knight LLP is expanding the Midtown Manhattan office it leased in 2024 with an extra 32,570 square feet as its ranks continue to grow in the Empire State, the firm confirmed Wednesday.

  • Burges Salmon Bolsters M&A With Deals Lawyer From US

    Burges Salmon has appointed Rebecca Wilsker, a specialist lawyer with "significant" international experience, as a director in its corporate and mergers and acquisitions team in London.

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    Law Firm Ransomware Attacks On Rise, Report Says

    Cyberattacks targeting law firms jumped in 2025, according to a new BakerHostetler report, which also highlighted recent spikes across a wide range of sectors in ransomware payments and class action lawsuits stemming from these incidents. 

  • Warren Grills Fed's Ex-BigLaw Supervision Chief On Conflicts

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on Wednesday asked former Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP veteran Randall Guynn, a recent addition to the Federal Reserve, to explain how he is dealing with potential conflicts of interest stemming from his previous role chairing the BigLaw firm's financial institutions group.

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    Ashurst Adds 4 Ex-Bracewell Partners To Finance Practice

    Ashurst LLP has announced the addition of a four-partner team in New York to expand its finance and restructuring capacities ahead of a proposed merger with Perkins Coie LLP.

  • Winston & Strawn Wants Hunter Biden To Respond In Fee Row

    Winston & Strawn LLP has asked the D.C. Superior Court to force Hunter Biden to fully respond to interrogatories in its lawsuit against the former president's son over unpaid legal bills, after Biden conducted an incomplete "hand search" of documents at issue.

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    Susman Godfrey In No Hurry For 2L Hiring

    Susman Godfrey LLP announced Wednesday that it is bucking the hyperaccelerated summer recruiting model favored by BigLaw.

  • Husch Blackwell Adds AI Advisory Service To Consulting Arm

    As more firms move from simply using artificial intelligence to guiding clients on its use, Husch Blackwell LLP announced on Wednesday that its consulting arm is setting up a dedicated team to advise on the non-legal aspects of AI adoption.

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Expert Analysis

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer Author Photo

    Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.

  • 6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
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    With full-time offer rates at the lowest point since 2012, summer associates must do all they can to distinguish themselves, starting with a few fundamentals — from the importance of asking clarifying questions to being honest about mistakes, says James Argionis at Cozen O'Connor.

  • Making Legal Cents: How Law Firms Can Innovate Faster Author Photo

    To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Should Departing Partners Approach Pay? Author Photo

    Sabina Lippman at CenterPeak discusses steps BigLaw partners can take when considering a move or announcing their departure to help navigate tricky compensation issues and remain on good terms with their current partners.

  • How 2 Litigators Decided Dad Would Stay Home With The Kids Author Photo

    Jennifer Hoekstra at Aylstock Witkin shares the tough conversations about timing, goals, logistics and values involved in her family's decision that she would build her career as a litigator and law firm partner while her husband stepped back from his own litigation role to stay home with their children.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Legal Commentary Ghostwriter Author Photo

    Wayne Pollock at Copo Strategies shares how he went from overworked Am Law 50 associate to owner of a legal thought leadership ghostwriting service, and provides four lessons for anyone who might be considering launching a business within the legal industry.

  • Ask A Mentor: As Trials Grow Rarer, How Do I Hone My Skills? Author Photo

    Gary Parsons at Brooks Pierce offers advice for young lawyers seeking trial experience in an environment where fewer cases make it to trial, including how to build their reputations, set their expectations and pick the right firm.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Depression As A Co. Founder Author Photo

    New Era ADR co-founder Collin Williams discusses his journey navigating a clinical depression diagnosis, how this experience affected his leadership style, and what the legal industry can do to better support attorneys with mental health conditions.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Career And Wellness Coach Author Photo

    Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea shares how she went from BigLaw partner to legal industry career and wellness coach, and explains how attorneys can use their capabilities, knowledge and professional networks to pursue coaching themselves, or bring refreshed meaning and purpose to their current roles.

  • Roundup

    Talking Mental Health Author Photo

    Attorneys and other legal professionals share insights on mental health and well-being in this Law360 Pulse Expert Analysis series.

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    Talking Mental Health: Tackling Stress As A Practice Leader Author Photo

    Constance Rhebergen at Bracewell discusses how she handles the stress of being a practice chair, how sources of stress have changed in the legal industry over the past decade and what law firms can do to protect attorney mental health.

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