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

Effective Marketing Approaches for Law Firms in 2025

Law Firm Marketing 2025 Source: Outreach Monks.com The legal industry is more competitive than ever. Many law firms offer similar services, making it hard to stand out. Clients today rely heavily on online searches before choosing a law firm. They compare reviews, check websites, and look for firms they can trust. Without strong marketing strategies,

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The Judge Aileen Cannon File and The Big Question Being Asked

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Judge’s Cannon Fodder For the Legal Scene Tom Borman, Senior Law Contributor Imagine a federal judge’s chambers as a high-stakes game of musical chairs, where the music suddenly stops and two players unexpectedly bolt for the exit. That’s the curious situation unfolding in the office of Judge Aileen Cannon, documented earlier this year in David

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Why Is This Lady-Lead Boutique Law Firm Showing The Way of the Future?

The Revolution in Pinstripes of Pallas Partners Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor In the cutthroat world of high-stakes litigation, a new player has emerged in recent years rewriting the rules and setting the legal world on edge as Pallas Partners, the brainchild of powerhouse litigator Natasha Harrison, saw her dare to dream beyond the confines

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How AI & TechLaw Is Revolutionizing the Legal Profession

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Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor There is more being written about AI and legal tech developments in the law than ever and as the pace of words continues its onslaught, the key emerging realism is that law firms are rapidly changing in the services they offer and the way they are delivered. Legaltech developments and

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Legal Services in London Under Threat Due to Inaction on Litigation Funding

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Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor The London legal services sector is facing significant challenges due to the government’s failure to address a crucial Supreme Court ruling on litigation funding agreements. Lawyer are warning that this inaction is negatively impacting business in the City, according to a Times report. The issue has come to thefore following

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Aggressive Class Action Firm Pogust Goodhead Cuts Staff

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Pogust Goodhead, the high-profile class action specialist law firm co-founded by London barrister Thomas Goodhead (pictured), is reportedly undergoing significant staff reductions, affecting up to 20 percent of its workforce. The firm, known for its ambitious approach to taking on major corporations in large-scale litigation, is facing the challenges inherent in managing massive group claims.

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Biglaw Bonuses Boom As Associates Cash In Up to $140K

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Tom Borman, LawFuel Big Law contributor Biglaw bonus season is in full swing, with four major firms matching the lofty levels provided by Cravaths and Millbank. Cravath, Paul Hastings, McDermott, and Fried Frank have all announced bonuses ranging from $21,000 to $140,000 for associates. Cravaths kicked off the bonuses with their bonus payments, followed swiftly

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Cravath Bonus Scale Announced – And Its Good

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Cravath has announced its associate bonus structure for 2024, matching the total compensation offered by Milbank earlier this month and which we reported some days ago. The bonuses include both year-end and special payments, ranging from $21,000 for first-year associates to $140,000 for the most senior associates. Cravath recently announced its latest partner intake and

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The Big “Cravath Pay” Question For The Firm’s New Partners

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Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Cravath, heading the LawFuel ‘Most Prestigous Law Firm List’ has announced its new partner class for 2025, and it’s a significant step up from last year, promoting seven attorneys to partner, nearly doubling the size of its 2023 class. But one of the big questions that will be interesting to

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