Latham’s New Big Law Partner List Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor Kirkland & Ellis, widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and profitable law firms in the United States, has announced the promotion of 200 attorneys to partner effective October 1, 2024, opening the doors to potential major earnings. Lathams are regarded as one
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Taps Alex Spiro Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor In a move that underscores the gravity of his legal predicament, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has enlisted the services of Quinn Emanuel partner Alex Spiro, a law star who continues to rise in the legal galaxy of legal luminaries. The case
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The Rise of a Crypto Lawyer Crusader Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing writer In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency and the scandalous collapse of the FTX exchange, one name has emerged as a formidable force in the legal arena: Adam Moskowitz, the ‘Crypto Crusader’ who has become synonymous with high-profile class action lawsuits against major
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The Key Players and Money In The Murdoch Legal Drama Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor The media world – other than the Murdoch-owned media – is abuzz with the latest chapter in the Murdoch family saga, as a Nevada courtroom becomes the stage for a high-stakes succession battle involving the media patriarch and his family.
The Controversial Career of Alberto Gonzales Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing writer Former US Attorney General and White House Counsel in the Trump presidency, Alberto R. Gonzales is throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. The high profile lawyer, whose career has also been marked by controversy – now highlighted by his major political ‘switch’
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Corrs Chambers Partner Attrition Continues Ben Thomson, LawFuel Big Law editor The ongoing departures from Corrs Chambers Westgarth has highlighted the issue of inter-firm movement (ie lateral hires) that has become more aggressive in recent years in major jurisdictions, including Australia. And the response from law firms has been to alter remuneration levels for incoming
A Lawyer Mental Health Initiative – But Will It Work Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing writer Australian lawyers have recently gained a new “right to disconnect” after work hours, according to a recent development in the legal profession with the aim of addressing the issue of work-life balance and mental health among legal professionals. The move
The ‘Johnny Depp’ Effect of Reputation Management Ben Thomson, Senior legal contributor Camille Vasquez, who rose to fame with her defense of Johnny Depp in his case against Amber Heard, has moved firms in a move that reflects the growing importance of reputation management in litigation. The Johnny Depp case was something of a high
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The Lateral Move Issues Facing Big Law Ben Thomson, LawFuel Big Law editor We have written much lateral about lateral movements in big law firms and ‘partner poaching’, such as this week’s lateral hire of a key legal team from Lathams and acquired by Sidley Austin, but what happens when these major fee earners leave
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Sidley’s Law Star London Swoop Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributor Five key members of Latham & Watkins’ finance division in London have moved to Sidley Austin, including notable Latham partners Jayanthi Sadanandan and Sam Hamilton, alongside three other partners whose identities have not yet been disclosed. The move is another ‘partner poaching’ move that exemplifies the
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