The LawFuel Lawyer Celebs List
Actress and comedienne Rebel Wilson is well known for her role in movies like‘Pitch Perfect’, ‘Bridesmaid’ and ‘Night at the Museum’. But the droll, witty actress also has a law degree from the University of New South Wales and has gone on to become a writer, producer and also often outspoken.
She famously became embroiled in a defamation case when Australian magazines alleged that she was a serial liar. She sued for special damages and in 2017 she won her case and was awarded $500,000.
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BHP’s Staggering Legal Bills Updated 17 July 2025 Ben Thomson, LawFuel contibuting editor BHP is facing one of the largest environmental… Read more: BHP’s Massive Legal Battle Over Brazil Dam Disaster - Vault’s Top 150 Under 150: Small Firms, Big Pay, No Regrets
Vault Boutique Law Firm Rankings Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Forget the old rulebook — leaving Biglaw no longer means leaving… Read more: Vault’s Top 150 Under 150: Small Firms, Big Pay, No Regrets - Scottish Legaltech’s Big Moment: Is AI Ready for the Big Leagues?
The ‘Skyscanner’ Lawyer Looking To Build LegalTech Agents A Scottish legaltech startup just got a huge cash boost. Is this the… Read more: Scottish Legaltech’s Big Moment: Is AI Ready for the Big Leagues? - Why Elon Musk’s Favourite Lawyer Alex Spiro is Done Just Lawyering
What Next For The Star Lawyer? Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Alex Spiro—the courtroom maestro who’s played legal defense for heavy… Read more: Why Elon Musk’s Favourite Lawyer Alex Spiro is Done Just Lawyering - Clio and vLex Join Forces In Billion-Dollar Push for Smarter Legal Tech
Clio made a major move that will reshape the emerging LegalAI marklet by buying vLex for $1 billion, a deal that brings together two big names in law tech. Clio is known for tools that help lawyers run their firms. vLex is famous for smart AI-powered legal research. The deal is a game-changer for law firms, putting a world-class legal AI engine—Vincent—and a massive database of case law in the hands of a company that powers law firms, not just legal publishers. The deal also marks a shift in how legal AI is used. Clio’s main job is to h - How Nonequity Partners Are Reshaping Big Law – Thanks To Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland & Ellis flipped the script on law firm partnerships by building a massive nonequity partner tier, now over 1,000 stron, which has let Kirkland promote more lawyers, faster, than most competitors, turning what some once called a “marketing trick” into a powerhouse business mode Recruiters now have Kirkland’s nonequity partners on speed dial. “They’re hot property,” the partner says. “Even if they’re not equity, getting a Kirkland ‘partner’ is a win for any recruiter or client.” Criticism of Kirkland’s two-tier, salaried partner model has faded. Now, other firms want in. The move is seen as smart business, not just a trick. Kirkland’s success, and the Wall Street money being paid to some partners in such firms, has pushed other big firms - From Wachtell to Latham – Inside M&A Star Zach Podolsky’s Big Move
M&A star Zach Podolsky is now a star at Latham & Watkins after leaving Wachtell Lipton, where he led some of the biggest deals in the country. His switch is a major win for Latham but an equally big loss for Wachtell. Known for his work on major energy deals, Podolsky led Wachtell’s team on APA’s $4.5 billion buy of Callon Petroleum, among other top deals, making him one of the most recognized names in mergers and acquisitions. In 2024, he ranked second globally by MergerLinks for advising on nearly $70 billion in transactions, including the ConocoPhillips acquisition of Marathon Oil and Diamondback Energy’s purchase of Endeavor Energy Resources.
