In any assessment of Shook, Hardy & Bacon’s 123-year history, last year would not be considered a blockbuster.

The firm’s gross revenue inched up 1.3 percent to $341.5 million in 2011, while revenue per lawyer and profits per equity partner both rose by under 6 percent, to $725,000 and $1.07 million, respectively, according to The American Lawyer’s reporting.