Tom Borman

Tom Borman is a regular LawFuel contributor writing on the top law firms and best law firm lists in American law. He has written recently about law firm pay rates, major law firms like Kirkland & Ellis, law firm SEO and related legal matters. He can be contacted through news@lawfuel.com

Wilmer Hale and Jenner & Block Sue Over Trump Orders

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Temporary Injunctions Gained By Firms Targeted in Trump’s Executive Orders Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor On March 28, 2025, two federal judges issued temporary injunctions against significant components of President Trump’s executive orders targeting Jenner & Block and WilmerHale. The firms had filed lawsuits earlier that same day challenging the orders, which they claimed were unconstitutional […]

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The Unlikely Trajectory of Alina Habba Donald Trump’s Law Star Chameleon

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Alina Habba, Trump’s Law Star Tom Borman, contributing writer In the ever-churning world of Trump-adjacent legal drama, Alina Habba has just pulled off a career pivot that would make most attorneys’ heads spin. From defending the former president in a seemingly endless parade of legal spectacles to suddenly becoming the interim US Attorney for the

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Paul Weiss’s Trump Surrender – Did Big Law’s Backbone Just Go Missing?

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We need to talk about what just happened at Paul Weiss. And no, this isn’t your typical Biglaw gossip about partner compensation or summer associate antics.

This is about nothing less than whether the legal profession still has the fortitude to stand up to power when it matters.

Spoiler alert: The early returns aren’t encouraging.

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Kirkland & Ellis Crushes It Again, Hitting Mind-Blowing $8.8B Revenue

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Kirkland & Ellis PEP Approaches $10m Mark Tom Borman, LawFuel Contributing Writer If you’re keeping score at home (and who isn’t in this profession?), Kirkland & Ellis just dropped some financial numbers that would make even the most jaded BigLaw partner spit out their single malt. The Chicago-based legal juggernaut posted a staggering $8.8 billion

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Website Marketing for Law Firms in 2025 – The Digital Lawyer’s Playbook

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Website Marketing for Law Firms in 2025 Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing writer Law firm marketing is changing with the changes to Google, the arrival-in-force of AI tools and the increased use of mobile, video, social media and other digital assets. Keeping up with the changes is vital for anyone seriously interested in ensuring their legal

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Perkins Coie Appoint Top Litigation Firm To Fight Executive Order

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Perkins Coie v. Trump Fight Tom Borman Reacting to the Trump administration executive order removing their security clearances, Perkins Coie has enlisted the help of Williams & Connolly to challenge the order. This strategic partnership demonstrates the seriousness with which Perkins Coie is approaching the case, as they seek to leverage Williams & Connolly’s expertise

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From Magic Circle To Magic LegalAI

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Former Clifford Chance Lawyer Scores AI Funding Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing writer WilsonAI, a groundbreaking legal tech startup founded by former Clifford Chance lawyer Gus Neate and D.E. Shaw alumnus Alex Wang, (pictured), is a frontrunner for in-house legal operations through artificial intelligence. The London-based company recently secured £1.3 million in pre-seed funding led by

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The Cravath Effect And Why Every Law Firm Wants to Be Them (But Few Can)

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The Cravath model—characterized by selective hiring, intensive associate training, lockstep compensation, and extraordinary attention to detail—has created an elite club with membership requirements few can meet. The model thrives on focus. The firm maintains a relatively small footprint with offices only in New York, Washington DC, and London.

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The Ardern Online Abuse Controversy Saw Tech Agencies Lawyer Up

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Ardern Abuse and Online Law Tom Borman, Contributing editor New Zealand’s internet safety agencies came out fighting after getting called out for failing to protect Jacinda Ardern from the dark underbelly of social media. Back in October 2023, Paul Hunt, the now dearly departed (from the Human Rights Commission) and politically correct Chief Human Rights

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The New Zealand Lawyer’s Rag-to-Riches Legal App

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Ivo: AI-Powered Contract Review Revolutionizing Legal Work Ivo, a legaltech startup founded by a New Zealand lawyer and engineer, recently secured $16 million in Series A funding, signaling the investor confidence in its potential to transform legal work. Ivo’s AI technology tackles one of the most time-consuming tasks for in-house legal teams: contract review and

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