Monday BigLaw Merry-Go-Round (Oct 30, 2023)
Recent reports on lateral hires, financial data, salaries, and hiring trends in BigLaw.
"How Junior Associates Can Overcome Newbie Challenges," Law360
"As Lateral Moves Stay Robust, Law Firms Name New Talent Leaders," The American Lawyer
"B.C. introduces International Credentials Recognition Act," Canadian Lawyer
"Cost-Cutting Clients Look To Bring More Work In-House Next Year," Above the Law
"In Cost-Saving Bid, Legal Departments Snatching Back Work From Law Firms," Corporate Counsel
"A third of in-house legal teams will turn to AI to reduce costs: ACC and Everlaw survey," Canadian Lawyer
"How to Spot the Rainmaker: These Attorney Types Thrive in Business Development," The American Lawyer
"Are Litigators at a Disadvantage When It Comes to Rainmaking Traits?," The AmLaw Litigation Daily
"Can We Make Up Our Minds About Hybrid Work Policies Already?," The Legal Intelligencer
"Summer lessons for fall associates — five steps for early success," Reuters
"When Demand Slows, It's on Law Firms To Help Their Associates Succeed," Law.com
"Why More Big Law Firms Are Outsourcing Associate Training," The American Lawyer
"Law Firms Doing More 'Tire-Kicking' Before Hiring Lateral Partners," The American Lawyer
"Pillsbury Ends Merger Talks With Stroock," The American Lawyer
"Law Firm Failures Aren't Career Enders That Many Lawyers Fear," Bloomberg Law
"11 Years Later, Ex-Dewey Lawyers Are Doing as Well as Industry Peers," The American Lawyer
"Paul Weiss Could Adopt Nonequity Partner Tier in 2024," The American Lawyer
"Big Law Bonuses Holding Steady But Now Come With More Strings," Bloomberg Law
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