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Goodwin Procter LLP kicked off October with the promotion of more than 35 attorneys at 11 of its offices to partner.
The chief administrative judge of the New York Courts encouraged its commercial division in an administrative order to take advantage of web-based digital platforms known as virtual evidence courtrooms to help manage and present evidence during trials.
Harvey, a domain-specific generative artificial intelligence platform for legal professionals, announced Tuesday that it is expanding the law school alliance program it launched last month to even more institutions.
Two activist shareholder groups are asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to rescind its effective approval of Exxon Mobil Corp.'s new voting program, which allows retail investors to choose a standing, multiyear instruction to vote in favor of management, claiming it is illegal.
The former head of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC's personal injury group has lost the bias lawsuit she filed against the firm on procedural grounds, with a federal judge in Manhattan finding the lawyer presented "literally no admissible evidence" backing up her racial discrimination claims.
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced on Wednesday it has hired a former Barclays Capital attorney to lead its shareholder engagement and activism defense group.
Tyson & Mendes LLP announced Wednesday that it has started a consulting unit aimed at furthering the firm's efforts working with insurance clients to combat so-called "nuclear verdicts," which are jury awards exceeding $10 million typically found in personal injury or wrongful death litigation.
Avala Global LP has hired a top legal executive from Viking Global Investors LP as its general counsel and chief compliance officer, the New York City investment firm announced Tuesday.
A report from the Association of Corporate Counsel released Tuesday highlights "a dramatic and consistent rise in the number of in-house lawyers" in the U.S., showing that their numbers have nearly doubled since 2008.
Robinson & Cole LLP has added several members of Norris George & Ostrow PLLC, with two name partners from the boutique firm, which focuses on tax-exempt municipal bonds and loans transactions, joining in Washington, D.C.
Proskauer Rose LLP announced Monday that it has hired a former Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP attorney who joins the firm's New York office equipped with decades of experience advising issuers and underwriters on equity and debt financing transactions.
A Florida lawyer accused of scamming dozens of clients and facing emergency suspension was arrested Monday night on a domestic violence charge, a development that could hasten bar disciplinary action against him.
Cohen Vaughan LLP has hired a trial lawyer who is an expert on New York labor law and construction site accidents to serve in the newly created position of national construction practice chair, the firm announced on Tuesday.
A New York federal judge on Monday said DLA Piper must face trial in a discrimination case by a former lawyer who was fired two months after disclosing her pregnancy, saying the former seventh-year IP associate has made out a case around the circumstances of her 2022 departure.
Faced with a blockbuster indictment alleging he lied to Congress, former FBI Director James Comey has turned to his longtime friend and famous tough-on-corruption ex-prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald to fight the charges.
Two longtime litigators who sued the owners of pornographic website Pornhub over allegations of multiple videos showing underage sex and nonconsensual sex acts are now launching their own boutique firm.
New York-based Moses & Singer LLP has bolstered its litigation practice with an attorney who formerly operated his own firm and also has worked at McGuireWoods LLP, Mayer Brown and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
Rivkin Radler LLP announced Monday that an experienced litigation attorney who's been with the firm for nearly two decades will take up the role of managing partner at the start of February.
A veteran insurance industry attorney has joined insurance group MSIG USA as its new legal leader from insurance company Amynta Group.
The head of the New York State Department of Financial Services is stepping down next month and will be replaced on an interim basis by the chief of its fintech-focused innovation division, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday.
U.K.-based Withers LLP announced Monday that the firm has appointed a new CEO to take the reins from 25-year chief executive Margaret Robertson, following its appointment of a new chair earlier this year.
As legal leaders worry about meeting candidates' compensation expectations going into 2026, enhanced benefits and perks such as bonuses, work-life balance and retirement planning play an increasingly important role in helping them remain competitive, according to a new report released Monday.
The government's key witness in the cases against former New Jersey U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife told a New York federal court that because he pled guilty and cooperated, his sentence for admitted bribery and other crimes should be time served, not the years his seven counts could carry.
Fox Corp.'s chief legal and policy officer saw his compensation rise to over $10.3 million in fiscal year 2025, a more than $1 million increase compared to the previous year, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP has hired a former White & Case LLP partner as head of its U.S. technology transactions practice in New York.
As some attorneys seek interim roles amid economic uncertainty, big-picture thinking and a few proactive steps can help to turn those short-term assignments into long-term positions, says Amy Vanderhoof at Major Lindsey.
As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly adept at handling entry-level legal tasks, firms and organizations must consider new ways to train and mentor junior attorneys to prepare them for leadership in an AI-integrated profession, say attorneys at KXT Law.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Embrace LinkedInAttorneys who recognize LinkedIn as a powerful professional platform can gain significant competitive advantages in business development via strategic content creation, meaningful industry discussions and consistent visibility within target markets, says Agatha Mouillet at Horvitz & Levy.
As law firms and in-house legal departments grapple with the uncertainty of evolving tariff policies, attorneys at all career stages should consider how to lean into these shifts to best position themselves for long-term opportunities, says Rena Barnett-Matthews at Attorney Career Coach.
Many law firms are familiar with the need for attorney succession plans, but it’s also essential to plan for the succession of administrative professionals — from human resources personnel to finance leaders — to ensure continuity of critical day-to-day operations, say Eryn Carter and Travis Armstrong at the Association of Legal Administrators.
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Expanding The Reach Of A Legal NonprofitI co-founded the Legal Mentor Network with the goal of providing free legal mentoring to law students and early career attorneys, and the experience has highlighted how nonprofits can grow with the help of strong sponsorships and volunteers who all operate from a positive place, says Chrystal Mauro at the Legal Mentor Network.
The ever-earlier recruiting of summer associates sets high stakes before new law students may even realize, but 1Ls can better land a good 2L summer fit if they hit their first semester focused on the hiring timeline and ready to ask important questions about their would-be firms, says Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey.
In the face of sustained regulatory and economic uncertainty, general counsel can help businesses move from reactive to proactive management by building a clear, cross-functional geopolitical command center that monitors and coordinates responses to a wide spectrum of issues, says Lars Faeste at FTI Consulting.
Leaving an established law firm to start a boutique business of your own requires not only vision and resilience but also a solid business plan to help mitigate risks and increase your chances of unparalleled personal and professional success, says Rebecca Palmer at the Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group.
The legal profession has a critical role to play in reducing attrition of women lawyers by addressing the disproportionate burden of the mental load — the often-unseen work of managing tasks and anticipating needs in both personal and professional realms, says Michelle Browning-Coughlin at Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law.
To help ensure new partners and practice groups are successfully integrated, firms should embrace specific structured practices that recognize each lateral's distinct value, personalize their integration plans and proactively address transition complexities long after onboarding ends, say Elizabeth Kennedy at NewEdge BD and Erika Steinberg at CMO2Go.
By recalibrating how they structure and communicate their inclusion efforts, law firms can reduce legal exposure and preserve their values, says Angela Vallot at VallotKarp Consulting.
As the legal industry faces political turmoil and economic uncertainty, the time is ripe for firms to revisit their strategic plans, ensuring they contain a few essential elements — from accountability systems to broad-based input — to achieve sustainable growth and profitability, says Joe Calve at Calve Communications.
As fluency in artificial intelligence becomes a competitive imperative in the legal industry, the next generation of rainmakers likely won’t be defined by their Rolodexes or club memberships, but by their ability to leverage AI business development tools effectively, says Jessica Aries at By Aries.
Law students can use artificial intelligence tools strategically throughout the job application process to review materials, prepare for interviews and navigate employers’ use of similar tools, but there are several key missteps they should be careful to avoid, says Lauren Wong at University of San Diego School of Law.