Monday BigLaw Merry-Go-Round (Jun 24, 2024)
Recent reports on lateral hires, financial data, salaries, and hiring trends in BigLaw.
"Let's talk about recruiters," Law360 Canada
"What Firms in Australia Are Doing to Attract and Retain Lawyers in a Competitive Market," Law.com International
"Pro Bono Hours Ticked Upward in 2023, But Still Trail Pre-Pandemic Participation," The American Lawyer
"The 2024 NLJ 500: Headcount Growth Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels," The National Law Journal
"For Law Firms, There's No Substitute For Associate Growth," The National Law Journal
"Tribune Special Report: Why the Blackout in Philly's Big Law," The Philadelphia Tribune
"Retirement for young and old lawyers: The final chapter," Law360 Canada
"The Goldilocks Solution to Law Firm Growth: Large Group Liftouts Prove 'Just Right'," The American Lawyer
"Talks Advance to Form First Attorney Union at Justice Department," Bloomberg Law
"Anatomy Of A Remote BigLaw Office: Lessons From The Link," Law360
"How to keep lawyers from quitting," CBA/ABC National
"Making Legal Cents: Engaging A Remote, Evolving Workforce," Law360
"Dear Dan: Blunt Advice from Top Law Firms About Legal Recruiters — Part Four: Bringing it All Together," The American Lawyer
"With 'Fractional' C-Suite Advisers, Midsize Firms Balance Expertise With Expense," The American Lawyer
"Who made it to the 2024 list of top pro bono law firms?" Canadian Lawyer
"Dentons' Project Golden Spike Reaches the End of the Line," The American Lawyer
"Dentons' Project Golden Spike Had Bold Ambitions. Did it Meet Them?" The American Lawyer
"Latham Mulls 'Super' Points for Partner Pay, as Industry Makes 'Tectonic' Comp Changes," The American Lawyer
"New report shows Yale Law School students prioritize firm culture in job decisions," Canadian Lawyer
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