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Hanson Bridgett LLP is boosting its litigation team, bringing in a DLA Piper trial attorney as a partner in its San Francisco office.
An intellectual property attorney specializing in assisting clients with patents in the electrical, mechanical and software fields has recently moved her practice to Steptoe & Johnson PLLC's Pittsburgh office.
Legal professionals surveyed reported high job satisfaction at the end of last year, signaling a quieter job market for the legal industry in 2025, according to a new report from recruiting firm Robert Half Inc.
Snell & Wilmer LLP strengthened its litigation services in Washington, D.C., with the recent addition of an attorney specializing in representing clients in federal compliance and civil and criminal enforcement matters.
Armstrong Teasdale LLP has added three attorneys from Troutman Pepper Locke LLP in New York City to enhance its litigation practice group and strengthen its efforts in mass tort, complex commercial and product liability matters.
While Chinese startup DeepSeek's open-source generative artificial intelligence model presents some opportunities for the legal tech industry, the company's Chinese ownership is a "privacy nightmare" for law firms, according to industry experts.
Arnall Golden Gregory LLP has hired the former head of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, to join its Washington, D.C., office after nearly 40 years with the organization, the firm announced Tuesday.
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP announced Wednesday that an experienced capital markets and securities attorney, who most recently practiced at Barton LLP, has joined the firm's office in Orange County, California.
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP announced that a senior partner who spent over 50 years practicing law in Salt Lake City died along with his wife late last month in what the firm called a "tragic accident."
Four years after taking its first steps into the Philadelphia region, McNees Wallace & Nurick has expanded its footprint with the relocation of its office to a larger space.
Clausen Miller PC tapped one of its own first-party property and third-party liability defense shareholders to be managing partner of its Florida offices.
Lowenstein Sandler LLP has moved in New Jersey state court to consolidate its $800,000 legal fee case against a cannabis dispensary with a malpractice suit that the dispensary recently filed against it and handle the cases in Essex County.
Berger Singerman LLP and one of its attorneys are hoping to escape a malpractice lawsuit related to hurricane damages brought by former client ARC Resorts LLC, saying its decision to list only the name of a property on particular notices was tactical and not negligent.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP has hired the former vice president for political strategy and external partnerships at Visa Inc. who is joining the firm as its policy director in the state government relations group, the firm announced Wednesday.
As law firms battle for business in a more competitive market, the new year has seen a wave of chief marketing officer appointments. This shift, experts say, reflects a growing emphasis on strategic leadership and business development, as firms look to differentiate themselves and drive growth.
VedderPrice said Tuesday that it has hired a former partner at DLA Piper's Silicon Valley office to help grow its intellectual property offerings on the West Coast, touting his experience in the technology sector.
Litigation firm Robins Kaplan LLP has appointed a trial attorney who has been with the firm for nine years to serve as head of its two California offices.
Many partners may feel as if they are simply along for the ride when their law firm combines with another firm, but industry consultants caution them to instead take a proactive approach to protect themselves, their clients and their practice during the tumult of a merger.
Virtual law firm FisherBroyles LLP has announced its first locations in Latin America with the hire of an eight-person team from a Mexican firm with offices in Mexico City and Monterrey.
Haynes Boone has grown its fund finance and securitization practices with the addition of seven attorneys from Seward & Kissel LLP, including the head of the firm's asset securitization and CLO practice group.
The Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board will look a little different in a few months with recently announced changes in leadership and a pair of new members.
Vedder Price PC has picked up a new Florida shareholder — a veteran attorney who after law school spent two years as an international scouting coordinator for the Boston Red Sox — from Miami boutique Coffey Burlington to bolster its government investigation and white collar defense group.
ATTY Financial, a financial services firm dedicated to attorneys and law firm owners, announced its official launch on Tuesday, with an aim to beta test and then publicly roll out its service during the year's first quarter.
Florida law firm Jones Foster announced Monday that it added a former president and CEO of a real estate development company to its land use and governmental practice group in West Palm Beach.
SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein’s bombshell tax evasion indictment puts the renowned appellate lawyer on a long list of attorneys to find themselves in hot water as a result of a gambling habit. And for small firms or solo practitioners, experts say the consequences can be even more dire.
While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.
Corporate Transparency Act challenges pushed our firm to develop an in-house compliance solution, and for firms exploring similar initiatives, the keys are to build consensus, foster collaboration and remain adaptable to change, says David McCarville at Fennemore Craig.
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Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm LeaderReid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.
LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.
Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.
Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.
In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.
By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.
When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.
Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.
Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.
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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm MarketerLiz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.