Two-Tier Partnership Growth The two-tier partnership model in law firms continues its upwards trajectory with WilmerHale joining the growing ranks of big law firms embracing the structure. Only a handful of Am Law 100 firms now cling to the traditional single-tier model, as the law profession continues to evolve in response to competitive pressures. The […]
Tom Girardi Conviction Former Hollywood-based celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi has been found guilty of defrauding clients out of tens of millions of dollars in a jury verdict in Los Angeles. Girardi, 85, took the pollution case that lead to the Oscar-winning Erin Brockovich movie and was the estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”
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Top Female Lawyers – But Challenges Remain Asian Legal Business (ALB) has released its 2024 ranking of the Top 15 Female Lawyers in Asia, the fourth annual ranking highlights outstanding female attorneys who have made their mark on the Asian legal landscape. The list, compiled from over 155 submissions spanning 13 Asian jurisdictions, recognizes lawyers
Sicily Yacht Tragedy Takes Life Of Christopher Morvillo Christopher J. Morvillo, a renowned white-collar litigator, is feared dead after the superyacht sinking on a celebratory cruise following his gaining the acquittal of British software mogul Mike Lynch. Morvillo, a former federal prosecutor in Manhattan and partner at Clifford Chance, had become one of the country’s
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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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Kim Dotcom Resists Extradition to US From ‘Obedient US Colony’ . Kim Dotcom, the man wanted by the US government, is to fight the extradition order from New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and is likely to be in the country months and years from now, firing abuse at the US government and the ‘obediant
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The London Law Market Moves Davis Polk has made a significant move in London by hiring Gordon Milne, a senior private equity partner from A&O Shearman, the second partner to join the firm following the recruitment of former finance practice co-chair from Paul Hastings, Luke McDougall. Traditionally, Davis Polk has maintained a relatively small presence
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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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AmLaw A List Law Firm Makeup Munger Tolles continue to hold the top spot in the Law.com A List law firm rankings. The rankings are to identify the most well-rounded law firms in the United States, taking into account such factors as money (of course) – ie revenue per lawyer, along with pro bono work,
The Big Law Democrats Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor As the US election heats up with the entry of Kamala Harris so too do the major law firms start lining up to whomever they feel will best suit America – or their business outlook. Big Law showed a distinctly lukewarm approach to President Biden but
