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  • USAID Attorney Joins Eckert Seamans' Aviation Practice In DC

    An attorney who counseled leaders at the U.S. Agency for International Development in Central America and Mexico has joined Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC's aviation practice, the firm said this week.

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    Rawle & Henderson Adds Atty In NJ From Morrison Mahoney

    Rawle & Henderson LLP has added a partner from Morrison Mahoney LLP who formerly worked as a truck driver to bolster its commercial motor vehicle practice group and capacity to defend trucking companies and their insurers from accident claims.

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    US Trustee Says Constitution Bars Jackson Walker Jury Trial

    The federal government's bankruptcy watchdog told a Texas federal judge that under the Seventh Amendment, Jackson Walker LLP isn't entitled to a jury trial in its fee dispute stemming from a former bankruptcy judge's secret relationship with a onetime partner.

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    Why An Associate Move Is Most Likely In The 3rd Quarter

    The third quarter is the most likely time for associates to leave law firms, experts said at a recent webinar hosted by The Managing Partner Forum.

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    Morris Manning Atty Trio Joins Husch Blackwell In Latest Exits

    Husch Blackwell LLP announced Wednesday that a pair of Atlanta-based healthcare partners along with an associate in the same city have joined the firm from Morris Manning & Martin LLP, marking the latest departures from Morris Manning after the firm said it is in talks to join a larger firm.

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    Judges' Lack Of STEM Skills Scrutinized Post-Loper Bright

    The lack of scientific educational backgrounds among federal judges is raising concerns among some experts about the courts' ability to handle technically complex questions in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Loper Bright ruling, though others argue that judges are meant to be and should remain generalists.

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    McLaughlin & Stern Adds 4-Atty Trusts & Estates Team In NYC

    McLaughlin & Stern LLP announced Wednesday that it has acquired the trusts and estates practice of New York City boutique Krass Snow & Schmutter PC, adding to the full-service firm's private client law practice.

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    Greenbaum Rowe Adds Genova Burns Energy Ace In NJ

    Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP has brought on an energy law expert with years of experience in government at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and the state's Office of the Attorney General as a partner in Iselin, the firm announced this week.

  • Thomas Thomas & Hafer Adds Workers' Comp Pro In Philly

    An attorney specializing in defending employers from workers' compensation claims has moved her practice recently to Thomas Thomas & Hafer LLP's Philadelphia office.

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    Hanson Bridgett Arrives In San Diego With Health System Atty

    Hanson Bridgett LLP has announced the hiring of a former University of California, San Diego Health attorney as a partner, which officially marks the Golden State firm's entry into the state's second-largest city.

  • Jackson Walker, US Trustee Tell Court 'There's No Deal'

    Jackson Walker LLP and the federal government's bankruptcy watchdog told a Texas federal judge Tuesday that they have not reached an agreement to resolve a fee dispute stemming from a former bankruptcy judge's previously undisclosed romantic relationship with a onetime partner of the firm.

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    Recent Law School Grads Have Already Held 2 Different Jobs

    Nearly two of three attorneys who graduated from law school three years ago have already held two jobs, but only 13% are on the hunt for a new gig, according to a report from the National Association for Law Placement released on Tuesday.

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    Arnall Golden Starts New Team Responding To DEI Scrutiny

    Arnall Golden Gregory LLP announced that it has launched a new team dedicated to handling matters related to the May decision by the U.S. Department of Justice to label certain types of diversity, equity and inclusion programs as "fraudulent" under the False Claims Act.

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    Thompson Coburn Adds Hill Farrer Employment Litigator In LA

    Thompson Coburn LLP continues expanding its employment practice, announcing Tuesday it is bringing in a Hill Farrer & Burrill LLP employment litigator as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

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    Keesal Young Accuses Stradley Ronon Of Unfair Poaching

    Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young has been hit with allegations from California firm Keesal Young & Logan that it unfairly poached both shareholders and associates from the firm, allegedly conspiring with the departing attorneys to violate their agreements with the firm and costing Keesal Young $2.5 million in annual profits.

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    Lowenstein Sandler Names NJ Atty As Bankruptcy Vice Chair

    Lowenstein Sandler LLP announced this week that a New Jersey bankruptcy partner who helped build the practice group into a nationwide force in sexual abuse-related bankruptcies will serve as co-chair.

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    Bond Schoeneck Moves Chief Strategy Officer To Ops Lead

    New York-based Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC announced Monday the appointment of Kimberly Wolf Price, who has served as the firm's chief strategy officer the past two years, as its latest chief operating officer.

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    Leech Tishman Hires Fla. Real Estate Atty For Counsel Role

    Leech Tishman hired an experienced Florida real estate transactional attorney for a counsel role in the firm's teams in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch while working in its Sarasota office, the firm announced.

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    Foley Hoag Creates New Exec Committee Seats Amid Growth

    Foley Hoag LLP announced Tuesday that it has elected partners Peter "Chip" Korn Jr. and DeAnn Smith to its executive committee, filling two newly created seats with their deep experience in corporate and intellectual property law.

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    Moses & Singer Lands Former Showtime Networks GC

    Moses & Singer LLP has grown its intellectual property, entertainment/media and technology and artificial intelligence and data law practice groups with the addition of the former general counsel for Showtime Networks Inc.

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    Former Mass. AG Leaves Foley Hoag For Boutique

    Former Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has moved from Foley Hoag LLP to Zucker Law Group, a boutique founded last fall by three former Burns & Levinson LLP partners.

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    Stevens & Lee Opens In Pittsburgh With Ex-Penguins Exec

    The former president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins has joined Stevens & Lee, launching the Pennsylvania-based firm's first location in Pittsburgh, the firm announced Monday.

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    Brooks Pierce Adds Boutique Trio In Charlotte, NC

    North Carolina firm Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard LLP announced Monday that it has opened an office in the state's largest city, following the addition of three attorneys from a local boutique firm.

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    Bradley Arant Public Finance Atty Joins Maynard Nexsen

    Maynard Nexsen PC announced that an experienced public finance attorney has joined the firm's Birmingham, Alabama, office as a partner from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP.

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    Ex-Seward & Kissel Partner Joins EDNY As 1st Asst. US Atty

    U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. announced Monday he has selected a former federal prosecutor and Seward & Kissel LLP partner to serve as first assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

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Expert Analysis

  • How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025 Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases Author Photo

    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.

  • Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025 Author Photo

    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.

  • Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market Author Photo

    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.

  • Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles Author Photo

    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.

  • Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy Author Photo

    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.

  • Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move? Author Photo

    Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.

  • 3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    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 Marketer Author Photo

    Liz 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.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    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.

  • 6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
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    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.

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