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September 8, 2023 | The Recorder
While billing rate increases were among clients' top concerns about a potential merger, Pahl & McCay told clients their hourly rates wouldn't go up, the firm leader said.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
September 5, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Even as growth across the legal industry has tapered in 2023, the case for Phoenix remains strong.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
August 31, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Common billing reminders often begin in September, from managers asking partners in meetings to pledge what they think they're going to collect, to some managers going door-to-door in the office to discuss it.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
August 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Communication, clear expectations, frequent meetings and giving associates a venue to "flex different muscles" can help address any skill gaps.
By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney | Hank Grezlak
5 minute read
August 29, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Former Kirkland partner Jaran Moten, now at Phillips Lytle, said he thinks clients are more often hiring multiple firms to work certain matters, and the ability to do so successfully will help give firms like his an edge.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
August 28, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Consultants and partners have bluntly described some younger associates as "lacking accountability and initiative." But surveys suggest younger lawyers and aspiring lawyers are more varied in their motivations than earlier generations.
By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney | Hank Grezlak
6 minute read
August 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Midsize law firms are seeing faster demand growth than big firms. But this segment of the market is still vulnerable to large, existential threats.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
August 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer
The addition of Nola Heller boosts the firm's pitch to land on clients' most important matters, said Milbank's George Canellos.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
August 22, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Austin's memo to associates about late time entries highlights that law firms are tidying up billing and collections procedures amid a slower demand environment.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
August 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Firms benefitted from 7.7% average billing rate increases in the first half, Wells Fargo said, noting they are continuing to absorb productivity hits in the hopes of getting to the "other side" of the economic storm.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
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