Tag: Legal industry news
Law firm loses 59 partners after trimming equity partnership
Twenty-five U.S. partners, among the 59 partners, left A&O Shearman after they decided to cut 10% of their global equity partnership last year, y'all. According to Law.com, this count doesn't include the 15 partners...
High-paying Bonuses Offered by Litigation Boutique Firm
So, like, this litigation boutique law firm called Wilkinson Stekloff is gonna be handing out some serious cash to their associates. I'm talking bonuses ranging from $25,000 to $60,000, according to a memo the...
Resolution of Bias Suit Against Jones Day After Memo Ruling
Jones Day, a prominent law firm, recently reached a resolution in a lawsuit alleging bias in their family leave policy towards male attorneys. The lawsuit, filed by former associates Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff,...
Court dismisses discrimination lawsuit against BigLaw firm’s summer associate diversity program
A Federal Judge Dismisses Discrimination Lawsuit Against BigLaw Firm's Summer Associate Diversity ProgramIn a recent ruling, a federal judge dismissed a discrimination lawsuit against King & Spalding, a prominent BigLaw firm, regarding their diversity...
Law Firm Offering Spring Bonuses up to $25K
Law Firm Surprises Associates with Spring BonusesIn a delightful turn of events, the esteemed law firm Knobbe Martens has recently announced a heartwarming gesture by offering special spring bonuses to their hardworking associates. The...
BigLaw Firms Adjust Associate Bonuses to Market Rates
BigLaw Firms Adjust Associate Bonuses to Market RatesIn a surprising turn of events, two prominent BigLaw firms, Hogan Lovells and Perkins Coie, have made a significant decision regarding associate bonuses. Initially, associates were informed...
BigLaw Firms Shun Special Bonuses While Boutiques Surpass Market Rates
**BigLaw Firms Buck Trends as Boutiques Break the Bank with Special Bonuses**In a surprising turn of events, the legal industry is abuzz with news of boutique law firms offering associate bonuses that are not...
Jones Day Hires Nearly 100 SCOTUS Clerks in 12 Years; How Many in Current...
Jones Day: The Supreme Court Clerks Hiring SpreeJones Day, a prominent law firm, has made headlines by hiring nearly 100 former U.S. Supreme Court law clerks over the past 12 years. The latest addition...
Navigating the Opportunities Amidst Challenges in Big Law’s China Turmoil
Shanghai Skyline: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Big Law’s TurmoilIn the bustling city of Shanghai, amidst the towering skyscrapers and vibrant streets, a wave of change has swept through the legal landscape. Over the...
Former Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Joins Boutique Law Firm as Partner
Former Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Jennifer Bailey has embarked on a new chapter in her illustrious legal career by joining the boutique law firm, Bass Law, as a partner. After retiring from the bench in...
A judge-led inquiry will probe the handling of Covid crisis by...
An inquiry by the judge into the public record about theScottish government'sMinisters today announced that the government will take control of the Covid-19 pandemic...
