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New York Pulse
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OneTaste Execs Can't Get High Court Relief Over 'Stolen' Docs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to bar allegedly stolen and privileged documents from being used at the upcoming forced-labor conspiracy trial of two former OneTaste executives.
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Schulte Roth Adds Finance Pro From Linklaters In NY
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP announced Monday that it had brought a finance partner from Linklaters to its New York office, calling the hire "a significant step forward in the firm's ongoing strategy to expand its capabilities on both the arranger and manager sides" of the collateralized loan obligations market.
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Lawyers Worry About Financial Stability Of Their Careers
In 2025, even lawyers are feeling anxious about their bottom lines: Only 44% of attorneys described their financial stability as "excellent" in a recent Law360 Pulse survey.
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What Attorneys Really Think About Their Profession
Law360 Pulse asked respondents to our Lawyer Satisfaction Survey for their thoughts on misconceptions about being a lawyer, what the best parts of the job are and what they would tell newer lawyers. Here's what they said.
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How Happy Are Attorneys At Work Now?
In a time of rising uncertainty and stress, there are signs that spirits are sagging in the legal profession compared with recent years, according to a new Law360 Pulse survey.
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New Bowman And Brooke DEI Chairs Talk Diversity In 2025
Trial firm Bowman and Brooke LLP has named two partners based in Philadelphia and Columbia, South Carolina, as the new heads of its diversity, equity and inclusion committee.
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Law Schools Admit More Men, But More Women Are Applying
Among law school applicants, women have far outpaced men over the past 10 years, yet the admission rate for men has remained higher, according to the nonprofit AccessLex Institute's Legal Education Data Deck released Tuesday.
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Ex-Deutsche Bank GC Is Coinbase's Next Compliance Chief
A former general counsel at Deutsche Bank AG, who most recently led the anti-financial crime unit, is joining Coinbase Global Inc. as chief compliance officer, he said in a LinkedIn post Monday, a move that comes as policymakers work to set rules of the road for cryptocurrency.
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McDermott's New Litigation Head Plans To Embrace AI
McDermott Will & Emery LLP has appointed a new global leader for its litigation practice group, the firm announced Monday, with New York partner Josh Simon stepping into the role and succeeding veteran attorney Steven Scholes.
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Kramer Levin Hires Former SDNY Prosecutor, Corporate Atty
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP announced Monday that it has added to its attorney roster a former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a corporate lawyer from Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP.
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Fordham Law School Launching In-House Counsel Institute
Fordham University School of Law, in collaboration with DLA Piper, is launching an in-house counsel institute on Sept. 5, featuring weekly online classes and aimed at mid-career lawyers everywhere.
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Nadine Menendez Seeks Acquittal And Sentencing Delay
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Robert Menendez who was convicted on corruption charges, will ask to have her guilty verdict thrown out and is seeking to delay her sentencing, according to a filing from her attorney in Manhattan federal court on Monday.
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Gibson Dunn Bankruptcy Pro Joins Cleary In NY
A former Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP attorney known for his work on high-profile restructurings has joined Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP's New York office as a partner, the firm announced Monday.
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Tech Exec Says Littler's 'Unlawful' Advice Led To Suspension
Littler Mendelson PC shouldn't be allowed to escape a tech executive's lawsuit claiming that she was suspended and ultimately fired for complaining about her boss' sexist comments, the employee told a New York federal court, arguing that the firm's advice directly led to her employer's retaliation.
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DLA Piper Hires New CFO From Knight Frank
DLA Piper said Monday that it has appointed Knight Frank's group chief financial officer to take on a similar role as it looks to achieve its goals for growing the business.
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Abbe Lowell Repping NY AG After Leaving Winston & Strawn
Prominent white collar defense attorney Abbe David Lowell has left Winston & Strawn LLP to start his own firm and is now defending New York Attorney General Letitia James against a federal housing official's claims that she committed mortgage fraud.
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Ex-Sen. Menendez Can't Avoid Prison During Appeal
A New York federal judge on Friday refused to allow former U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and two of the businessmen who purportedly bribed him to avoid prison pending their appeal on a blockbuster corruption conviction.
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AMC Networks Gave New GC $600K Signing Bonus
AMC Networks Inc.'s general counsel received a $600,000 signing bonus when he joined the company in December to help offset his costs for leaving his prior job and for relocating his home, a Friday public filing says.
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NY Judge Axes Ford O'Brien Malpractice Suit
A former Ford O'Brien Landy LLP client who claimed the firm's "haphazard" representation lost him millions at arbitration has had his legal malpractice suit thrown out of New York state court, with a judge finding no evidence that the outcome would have changed had his counsel acted differently.
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Sullivan & Cromwell Adds V&E Shareholder Activism Leaders
Sullivan & Cromwell has added two seasoned corporate governance partners to its New York office, who most recently served as co-chairs of Vinson & Elkins' shareholder activism practice.
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Lippes Mathias Partners Talk Growth, New C-Suite Roles
Lippes Mathias LLP has created two new C-suite roles, chief legal officer and chief advisory officer, which the firm said are important for creating more structure as it expands its footprint.
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Fox Rothschild Hires Condo, Co-Op, HOA Adviser In NY
Fox Rothschild LLP announced Friday that it has added an attorney with experiencing advising condominium and cooperative boards, along with homeowners' associations, to its New York real estate department.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Ballard Spahr LLP and WilmerHale lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after a Manhattan federal jury rejected former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's libel claims against The New York Times over a 2017 editorial linking her to political violence.
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Attorney Ignites Curiosity With Family-Run History Podcast
They didn't start the fire — but this former BigLaw partner and her family hope to ignite curiosity with their children's history podcast inspired by the Billy Joel tune.
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Marshall Dennehey Taps Healthcare Pro As Westchester Head
Marshall Dennehey has announced that it has selected a healthcare department shareholder and local administrative law judge to lead its office in Westchester County, New York.
Expert Analysis
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Series
Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader
Reid 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.
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How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025
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.
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases
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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.
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Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025
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.
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Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market
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.
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Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles
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.
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Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy
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.
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Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section
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.
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Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move?
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
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3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments
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.
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Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son
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.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact?
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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Opinion
Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code
As public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.
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Series
My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer
Liz 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.
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The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation
In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.