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

“The $50K Mistake Most Lawyers Make with Legal Directories (And How to Avoid It)”

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“Why Top Law Firms Are Ditching Traditional Marketing for These Three Legal Directories”Here’s a surprising truth: In 2024, more people found their lawyers through online directories than through personal recommendations. That’s right – the time-honored tradition of getting referrals over golf or martinis has been outpaced by the humble legal directory.Welcome to the digital age

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The Work Anywhere Strategy Sees Quinn Emanuel Lure Top Legal Talent

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Flip-Flops and Fortune 500 Clients at Quinn EmanuelTom Borman, LawFuel contributing editorQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, the world’s “most feared” law firm according to BTI Consulting, is redefining the traditional law firm experience with a fresh approach that’s turning heads in the legal world. Gone are the days of stuffy offices and rigid dress codes.

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Effective Marketing Approaches for Law Firms in 2025

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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, even

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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 SceneTom Borman, Senior Law ContributorImagine 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 Lat’s ‘Original

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Morgan Lewis Orchestrate Major Paris Power Play

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Morgan Lewis has orchestrated a power play of significant proportions, swooping in to claim Kramer Levin’s entire 54-lawyer Paris firm.Let that sink in: 54 lawyers. One office. A single, decisive move that transforms Morgan Lewis into a force majeure in the City of Light.The timing might be one of strategic brilliance. As Kramer Levin edges

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

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The Revolution in Pinstripes of Pallas PartnersTom Borman, LawFuel contributing editorIn 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 of traditional

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How AI & TechLaw Is Revolutionizing the Legal Profession

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Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editorThere 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 AI are

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

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Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editorThe 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 the recent

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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.According

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

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Tom Borman, LawFuel Big Law contributorBiglaw 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 by

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