Monday BigLaw Merry-Go-Round (Feb 8, 2021)
Recent reports on lateral hires, financial data, salaries, and hiring trends in BigLaw.
"Amid 2020 Challenges, Thompson Hine Grew Slightly, Furthered Efficiency Efforts," The American Lawyer
"Hogan Lovells Appoints First Female Solo Chair," Law.com International
"Want to Hire Minority Lawyers? Look Beyond the T-14 Law Schools," Law.com
"Why Law Firms Had So Much Success in 2020 as a Pandemic Raged," The American Lawyer
"In 2021, Law Firm Leaders Are Placing 'Bets' on the Future," The American Lawyer
"During On-Campus Interview Season, Firms See Intense Competition for Top Talent," The American Lawyer
"Amid Virtual OCI, Law Firms Lean on More Interviews While Perfecting Callbacks," American Lawyer
"43% of partners took a pay cut because of COVID-19, new survey finds," ABA Journal
"Cooley Boosts 'Special' Bonuses," The American Lawyer
"After cutting lawyers in 'a pace reminiscent of 2009,' law firms see net income rise nearly 10%," ABA Journal
"Legal Market In 'Best Health It Has Been In Years,' The American Lawyer
"Associates Bore the Brunt of Attorney Cuts in 2020," The American Lawyer
"Morrison & Foerster Lays Off 4% of US Staff, UK Staffing Under Review," The American Lawyer
"After Profits Soared in 2020, Firms Optimistic About Revenue Uptick This Year," The American Lawyer
"The Pandemic Has Catalyzed Big Law's Embrace of Localized Leadership," The American Lawyer
"Davis Wright Tremaine Will Require All Employees To Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Before Returning to the Office," The American Lawyer
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