New York Pulse


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    Goodwin Hires Private Equity Partner From Kirkland In NY

    Goodwin Procter LLP has hired a former Kirkland & Ellis LLP attorney as a partner in its private equity practice in New York.

  • NYC Paid Record High Of $2B In Legal Claims In 2024

    New York City paid nearly $2 billion last year to settle legal claims, setting a record high for the payouts with a half-billion dollar increase over the previous year, according to new data released by the city's fiscal watchdog on Wednesday.

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    4 Skills Gen Z Associates Need To Close The Generation Gap

    As they enter the legal workforce in increasing numbers, Generation Z lawyers need to hone certain skills to thrive in multigenerational law firms, experts say, in many cases shifting how they communicate and build relationships in order to adapt to earlier generations' preferences.

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    Texas, NY Boutique Boosts 1st Year Associate Pay To $300K

    Litigation boutique Brewer Attorneys & Counselors announced this week that it plans to boost salaries for first-year associates to $300,000 effective Sept. 1, the latest in a series of pay increases that have kept the small firm's pay competitive with BigLaw.

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    Large Law Firm Revenues Climb Despite Dip In Demand

    Even as the demand for legal services fell short of industry expectations, U.S. law firms entered 2025 on solid financial footing, with steady rate hikes fueling an 11.3% jump in first-quarter revenues, according to survey results released Tuesday by Wells Fargo Private Bank.

  • Combs Wants Gag Order For Attorneys Repping Accusers

    Hip-Hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs asked a Manhattan federal judge Tuesday to direct attorneys representing his accusers to not make extrajudicial statements until his upcoming trial on sex-trafficking charges concludes.

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    Seward & Kissel Adds Fund Finance Atty In NY From Dechert

    Seward & Kissel LLP announced Tuesday that an experienced fund finance attorney has joined the firm's corporate group as a New York-based partner from Dechert LLP.

  • Federal Defenders Of NY Staff Announce Union Drive

    Staff members at the Federal Defenders of New York have announced their plans to join their attorney colleagues as members of the Association of Legal Advocates and Attorneys.

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    Hughes Hubbard Selects Marketing Chief From Ropes & Gray

    Hughes Hubbard & Reed has tapped a former Ropes & Gray LLP marketing director and Legal Marketing Association president to serve as its chief marketing and business development officer, the firm announced Monday.

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    Proskauer's Chief Marketing Officer Rejoins Fried Frank

    Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced Tuesday that it has hired Proskauer Rose LLP's longtime chief marketing officer for that same role.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Expert Analysis

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    Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader Author Photo

    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.

  • How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025 Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases Author Photo

    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.

  • Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025 Author Photo

    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.

  • Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market Author Photo

    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.

  • Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles Author Photo

    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.

  • Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy Author Photo

    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.

  • Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move? Author Photo

    Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.

  • 3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments Author Photo

    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.

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    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.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    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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    Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code Author Photo

    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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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer Author Photo

    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.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    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.

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