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David Bernhardt, who served as secretary of the Interior during President Donald Trump's first term, is returning to Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP as a strategic counsel after departing in the fall to pursue "non-profit activities," the firm announced Tuesday.
As lawyers from across the nation descend upon Southern California to sign up those affected by the devastating wildfires, fire victims should not rush to hire an attorney, lest they also become victims of fraud or other predatory practices, the state bar and ethics-savvy attorneys warn.
A dozen attorneys from Morris Manning & Martin LLP's Atlanta office, including the firm's private equity co-chair and other leaders, have told the firm they are leaving to join Reed Smith LLP, a Morris Manning spokesperson told Law360 Pulse on Tuesday.
Florida-based Shutts & Bowen LLP announced Tuesday that a veteran executive who most recently served as chief operating officer at Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP has been tapped to serve as its new COO.
The co-chair of White and Williams' bankruptcy practice group has joined Stradley Ronon Steven & Young LLP in Philadelphia, the firm announced Tuesday.
Ice Miller LLP announced Tuesday that a longtime attorney who also served as the first woman and Black justice on the Indiana Supreme Court was named the firm's first chief equity and inclusion officer.
Munck Wilson Mandala LLP has boosted its intellectual property offerings with a former McGuireWoods LLP attorney in Houston who has decades of experience across technologies, particularly biotechnology.
Harris Beach Murtha has hired a new attorney from an immigration boutique in New York to help counsel multinational corporations, higher education institutions and other clients on employment-related immigration issues.
Law360 would like to congratulate the winners of its Practice Groups of the Year awards for 2024, which honor the attorney teams behind litigation wins and significant transaction work that resonated throughout the legal industry this past year.
Eight law firms have earned spots as Law360's Firms of the Year, with 54 Practice Group of the Year awards among them, steering some of the largest deals of 2024 and securing high-profile litigation wins, including at the U.S. Supreme Court.
A former Pennsylvania federal judge enjoyed two days in retirement before returning to private practice this week after more than 20 years on the bench, joining Saxton & Stump's Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, office.
Riker Danzig LLP announced that an experienced securities litigator who has served on the firm's executive committee since 2021 has been appointed co-chair of the firm following his predecessor's decision to step down from the role.
Keller Postman LLC, Ward & Smith PA, Pope McGlamry PC and Bartimus Frickleton Robertson Rader PC lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that after a Missouri resident dropped her federal claims in a putative class action over alleged mislabeling of prescription dog food, the case was properly sent back to state court.
New Jersey-based Connell Foley LLP has reelected Timothy Corriston as its managing partner again for a two-year term and added three new attorneys to its executive committee, according to an announcement Friday unveiling the firm's 2025 leadership team.
A New Jersey state court judge dismissed part of Lowenstein Sandler LLP's $800,000 fee suit against a cannabis dispensary former client Thursday and told the firm it must give the former client the notice of its right to resolve the fee dispute through arbitration.
Gibbons PC announced Friday that it has added an experienced attorney who was at Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC for more than two decades and had held leadership posts at his former firm to lead its financial restructuring and creditors' rights practice group.
Melissa Kuipers Blake, the leader of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP's new shop in Tampa, Florida, joined Law360 Pulse to discuss how the firm is seeking to take advantage of the state's growing importance on the national political stage.
Cipriani & Werner PC has brought on a Solve It Mediation mediator with nearly four decades of legal experience to its Atlanta office, adding an attorney who has trial experience in more than 60 counties in Georgia across state, superior and federal courts.
The legal industry had another busy week as law firms inked new deals, elevated attorneys and expanded practices. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse’s weekly quiz.
Kaufman Dolowich has brought on a former Karbal Cohen Economou Silk & Dunne LLC partner with 27 years of experience, who focuses on commercial actions and professional liability issues, according to a Thursday announcement.
The steady growth trajectory for Snell & Wilmer LLP's five-year-old San Diego office continues as the office has outgrown its previous space and moved into a new space — its fourth office in five years.
Women, people of color and women of color keep setting records for representation in the nation's legal industry, but a smaller percentage of Black summer associates may portend future challenges, according to a report released Thursday.
Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC's related lobbying firm has landed a former New Jersey state senator of 16 years and former leader of the Senate Republicans as its director of legislative strategy.
Shumaker Loop & Kendrick LLP in several announcements Thursday said it has appointed a number of attorneys to leadership positions, including new office managing partners in Toledo, Ohio, and Sarasota, Florida, and heads of several practice areas and industry groups.
A former corporate counsel for Amazon has joined Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete LLP's cybersecurity practice in Baltimore.
LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.
Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.
Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.
In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.
By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.
When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.
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.
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 MarketerLiz 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.
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.
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.
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.