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Law firm Davis Graham's handling of a suit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on behalf of Denver Public Schools and Adams and Reese LLP's handling of a $495 million timber sale lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from Feb. 7 to Feb. 21.
Shortly after accusing a cannabis dispensary it is suing for unpaid legal fees of acting in bad faith, Lowenstein Sandler LLP asked a New Jersey Superior Court judge on Friday to reject an investment group's similar bid to prevent it from pursuing certain claims in its suit.
Sunshine State law firm Gunster announced Friday that it has tapped the former managing shareholder of its Tallahassee office to lead its newly formed regulated industries and professions group.
As law firms grow larger and more tech-driven, law firm leaders are shifting their focus more on embracing technology, refining communication strategies and building stronger personal brands to guide their firms through changes, an upcoming white paper found.
Thomas Thomas & Hafer LLP has added a husband-and-wife general liability team, who are joining from a firm they helped manage alongside a former Virginia state senator, Thomas Thomas announced Thursday.
Clement & Murphy PLLC, Ropes & Gray LLP, Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP and Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the First Circuit determined that a major avenue for False Claims Act enforcement requires proof that kickbacks directly changed medical treatment decisions.
Vedder Price PC has expanded its Chicago office with the addition of a skilled tax attorney who brings nearly 30 years of experience, most recently with DLA Piper.
The director of strategic trade and nonproliferation at the National Security Council has joined Lowenstein Sandler LLP as a senior trade adviser, a move that comes amid the new Trump administration's continued focus on shifting U.S. commerce priorities.
The legal industry marked another action-packed week with a bevy of BigLaw hires and a new special spring bonus. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP announced that a former associate general counsel at social media giant Meta Platforms Inc. has joined the firm's Los Angeles office as a partner and chair of the data security, privacy and security team.
Remote firm Pierson Ferdinand LLP has launched a new practice focused on M&A-related insurance policies with a pair of Chicago-based attorneys from Holland & Knight LLP.
Nearly 40% of surveyed legal professionals said in 2024 that their company has implemented an enterprise artificial intelligence solution like Microsoft Copilot, an increase from 20% of respondents in 2023, according to a new report.
A promotion to partner or election to practice group chair means a slew of new responsibilities and also lots of well-deserved recognition. Law360 reveals the list of attorneys whose commitment to legal excellence earned them highly coveted spots in the law firm leadership ranks. Find out if your old legal friends — or rivals — moved up in the fourth quarter of the year.
Miami-based Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP announced Thursday that it has hired an experienced tax attorney who previously worked as a managing director with Big 4 accounting firm KPMG as a partner.
Jackson Walker LLP has boosted its corporate and securities practice with a former Allen Overy Shearman Sterling attorney in Houston.
Pullman & Comley LLC has expanded its family law and litigation practices with the addition of a longtime Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP attorney.
Taylor English Duma LLP announced Wednesday that it is now home to a seasoned real estate agent and attorney in Florida who was previously a partner in the Law Offices of Moffa Sutton & Donnini PA's business law division.
As a wave of government attorneys seek private sector posts amid the Trump administration’s slashing of the federal workforce, recruiters and other industry experts in Washington, D.C., say job applicants should closely examine their skill sets, be entrepreneurial, and have patience as law firms evaluate a deluge of candidates.
Greenberg Glusker LLP announced Wednesday that it has bulked up its intellectual property and technology group in Los Angeles with a partner who came aboard from Wargo French Singer LLP.
Knobbe Martens will be paying special spring bonuses to all associates and counsel based on the year of partnership consideration, the intellectual property and technology law firm said Wednesday.
Vedder Price PC has added a shareholder in Dallas who brings decades of experience to its finance and transactions group and who comes aboard from Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson PA has a new nonattorney director of planning and development services who has racked up more than two decades of experience in both the public and private sectors in Florida.
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP has added an intellectual property partner from Crowell & Moring LLP to its Chicago office.
Bressler Amery & Ross PC added a labor and employment partner this week from Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC who had previously worked at the firm from 1989 to 2006 and who has over 30 years of legal experience.
John A. Squires — Goldman Sachs' longtime chief intellectual property counsel, co-founder of Fortress' IP Investment fund and current Dilworth Paxson LLP partner — is expected to be chosen as the Trump administration's nominee for U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director, about a half-dozen sources with knowledge of the agency said Tuesday.
Successful private equity exits with strong returns have solidified India's buyout market as an increasingly attractive destination for future investments, offering compelling reasons for the U.S. legal community to overcome its caution on the country's markets, says Vaishali Movva at Eimer Stahl.
While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.
Corporate Transparency Act challenges pushed our firm to develop an in-house compliance solution, and for firms exploring similar initiatives, the keys are to build consensus, foster collaboration and remain adaptable to change, says David McCarville at Fennemore Craig.
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Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm LeaderReid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.
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.