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As he prepared to take over as Richards Layton & Finger PA's president this week, Paul N. Heath told Law360 Pulse that he aims to ensure the firm maintains its place as a leader in Delaware's legal marketplace and that he builds on the work of his two immediate predecessors.
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP has announced that its longtime partners James M. Yoch Jr. and Paul J. Loughman have been selected to serve as chair and vice chair, respectively, of the firm's corporate litigation and counseling section.
The U.S. legal industry added 2,800 jobs in June, marking four months in a row of job growth in the sector, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wiggin and Dana LLP has grown its estate planning capabilities in Connecticut with the addition of an attorney from Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC.
FisherBroyles LLP said it has grown its presence in London with the addition of a transactional and disputes lawyer who has a cross-border background in advising clients on energy, infrastructure and commercial matters around Europe, the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
Fennemore Craig PC announced that four attorneys from boutique firm Mobo Law LLP have joined the firm's Reno, Nevada, office, adding capabilities in the corporate, real estate, litigation, trust and estates, and business advisory practices.
Law firm office leasing is off to a red-hot start in 2025, signaling "a long-term commitment to high-quality real estate" in the legal sector even as other industries have reduced their office footprints due to technology and pandemic-driven disruptions, according to a new report.
R. Greg Hyden, GrayRobinson PA's newest shareholder in Boca Raton, Florida, never meant to make his lawyer father happy by going to law school.
Former U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg, who served Florida's Middle District, was born and raised in Orlando. Now, with three decades of experience, Handberg said his career is coming full circle after he was hired by GrayRobinson PA last month in his hometown office.
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP announced Tuesday that a pair of attorneys, including the co-chair of the firm's corporate practice, have been elected to three-year terms as members of the firm's nine-person executive committee.
Jones Walker LLP announced Wednesday that the firm has reelected longtime managing partner William H. Hines to a fifth consecutive five-year term set to start at the beginning of 2026.
A former secretary is suing Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney Ltd. in New York federal court alleging that the firm excluded her from work emails, falsely accused her of failing to perform her work duties and ultimately fired her based on her age.
Kaufman Dolowich continues growing its California team, announcing Tuesday it is bringing in a Litchfield Cavo LLP litigator as a partner in its office in Torrance, California, near Los Angeles, the third Litchfield Cavo attorney to join the firm in the past two months.
A New Jersey attorney who allowed false claims about his education to circulate for years has been served with a letter of admonition by the New Jersey Supreme Court's Disciplinary Review Board, which found that his failure to correct the false information his employers posted online violated state attorney ethics rules.
The first Native American to lead the American Bar Association, whose legal career included in-house work and a longtime practice at Crowe & Dunlevy, is being remembered as a "moral compass and a true leader" who helped to start scholarships to increase diversity in the legal profession.
Gunster CEO Bill Perry considers himself lucky to be leading the prominent Florida law firm at the time of its 100th anniversary this year — a feat not yet achieved by many Sunshine State-born businesses.
Morris Manning & Martin LLP's announcement this week that it is in talks to join a larger firm comes after months of departures and amid a very active Atlanta legal market, at a time when experts say such midsize firms are feeling the pressure to merge.
Pashman Stein Walder Hayden PC announced Tuesday that an experienced New Jersey-based attorney has joined the firm from White and Williams LLP as a partner and the co-chair of its commercial real estate practice.
Pierson Ferdinand LLP announced Tuesday that an experienced legal executive who's served in high-profile roles at UnitedLex, Citi and Reed Smith LLP has joined the fast-growing firm as its new chief marketing officer.
Connell Foley LLP's chair of regulatory affairs and compliance, who's held various leadership positions in New Jersey state government, has joined Rutgers University as its new legal leader, the school said Tuesday.
The number of law firm mergers and acquisitions involving at least one U.S.-based law firm announced in the first half of 2025 landed at 34, down 42% from last year's first half results and marking a near-decade low.
Trif & Modugno LLC asked a New Jersey state judge to dismiss Lowenstein Sandler LLP's claims against the firm as part of its legal battle with a cannabis dispensary, saying the claims fail because Lowenstein Sandler did not file an affidavit of merit.
Munger Tolles & Olson LLP is expanding its corporate team, announcing on Monday that it is bringing in a Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP mergers and acquisitions expert as of counsel in its Los Angeles office.
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP announced Monday that it has named a partner who joined its Washington, D.C., office late last year and formerly served in a leadership role with the U.S. Department of Justice to serve as co-chair of its life sciences industry team.
The New Jersey Senate approved a slate of new judges for the state trial court on Monday, confirming partners from firms around the state as well as in-house attorneys for Rutgers and the state Legislature.
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.
To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
Sabina Lippman at CenterPeak discusses steps BigLaw partners can take when considering a move or announcing their departure to help navigate tricky compensation issues and remain on good terms with their current partners.
Jennifer Hoekstra at Aylstock Witkin shares the tough conversations about timing, goals, logistics and values involved in her family's decision that she would build her career as a litigator and law firm partner while her husband stepped back from his own litigation role to stay home with their children.