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Law firms partner with the Big Four to serve their clients, but the accountants pose an existential threat. What will happen if—or when—they turn competitive?
Lizzy McLellan | November 19, 2018
More law firms are paving the path to partner, but what happens once one gets there is less than certain.
Scott Flaherty Phillip Bantz | November 30, 2018
Clients want narrow expertise and law firms are responding. Where do generalists fit in a landscape being flooded by specialists?
Christine Simmons | October 18, 2018
In a year punctuated by prominent partner departures, John Quinn says his firm's bare-bones management structure remains a virtue—and succession planning is for suckers.
The Young Lawyer Editorial Board | November 27, 2018
Is a narrow focus the right move for your career?
Vivia Chen | November 26, 2018
A movement is afoot to redefine diversity beyond gender, ethnicity and race. Should Big Law join the trend?
Jennifer Manton | November 27, 2018
Understanding a few basic concepts can help maximize the return on investment with marketing and business development staff.
Dan Packel | December 18, 2018
Once again, the firm completed more cross-border mergers this year than all U.S. firms combined.
Ellis Kim | November 20, 2018
The Trump administration has drawn heavily from private practice for its federal court nominees.
Neal Marder | November 20, 2018
Court decisions this year will affect the viability and settlement of nationwide class actions, TCPA cases, statutory damages class actions, removal of securities class actions and more
Meghan Tribe | December 03, 2018
Facing pressure from clients, associates and a competitive market, law firms in Canada are being forced to catch up to their American brethren.
Milos Barutciski | December 03, 2018
President Donald Trump’s actions have sown uncertainty into the world of trade law, opening up opportunities for more lawyers to get involved.
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