Monday BigLaw Merry-Go-Round (Nov 22, 2021)
Recent reports on lateral hires, financial data, salaries, and hiring trends in BigLaw.
"Young lawyers are increasingly saying no to big law firms because of the gruelling hours. Inside the efforts to woo them back," The Globe and Mail
"Big Law Looks to Canada, Australia to Fill Out Corporate Ranks in the Bay Area," The Recorder
"Attorney recruitment fears temper law firms' bullish outlook," Reuters
"Despite Talent Issues Worrying Big Law Business Leaders, They Remain Confident About the Future," The American Lawyer
"Capitalizing on 'Best of All Worlds Environment,' Law Firms Largely See Revenues Rise Through Third Quarter," The American Lawyer
"Do Associates Know What They're Really Being Paid For?," American Lawyer
"Law Firm Talent Wars: They're Not Just for Associates Anymore," The American Lawyer
"Clifford Chance Ups UK Associate Base Pay, But Amounts Lag Behind Its German Rates," Law.com International
"Big Law Continues Rapid Expansion Throughout the US," The American Lawyer
"Big Law's Great Resignation: Why I Don't Believe the Hype," Bloomberg Law
"'The System Is Broken': Black Partners in Big Law Say Recruiting, Retention Practices Must Change," The American Lawyer
"A Year After Largest Partner Class Ever, Cravath Returns to 5-Year Average," The American Lawyer
"Sidley Launches 'MBA-Level' Development Program, Gives Associates New Titles," The American Lawyer
"Can management titles and MBA coaching keep law firm associates from jumping ship?," Reuters
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