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Paul Weiss Sees More Partner Exits

Paul Weiss Sees More Partner Exits

Two more partners have joined a new spinoff firm, as well as several associates.       Two more partners have joined a new spinoff firm, as well as several associates.       

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Morning Docket: 06.09.25

* Debevoise maintains lockstep compensation but creates non-equity tier. [American Lawyer] * Supreme Court tech glitch blasted out orders before official release. Dismantling a constitutional republic must be done on a proper schedule or what are we even doing here?...

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The Cities With The Most Lawyers In America

The Cities With The Most Lawyers In America

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to data from the 2025 NLJ 500, which five U.S. cities have the most lawyers, and which five firms have the largest offices in those markets? Hint: These are the hottest legal markets in the...

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Failures as a Brand Basis

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene II This quote from Shakespeare is prophetic from a trademark standpoint. The primary function of a trademark is to identify and distinguish the...

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Criminal Defense Special Issue COMING SOON

Coming October 2025 Annual Criminal Defense Special Issue Attorney at Law Magazine has opened submissions for its all-digital 2025 Criminal Defense Special Issue, highlighting criminal defense attorneys across the country.  Want to Participate? Complete the form below...

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Biglaw Firms Enshrined In Protest Song

Biglaw Firms Enshrined In Protest Song

WilmerHale handed the Trump administration another defeat last week, with Judge Richard Leon striking down the retaliatory executive order with extreme prejudice, a bevy of exclamation points, and a gumbo recipe: The Order is akin to a gumbo. Sections 2 through 5 are...

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Stat(s) Of The Week: This Is A Spinal Tap

Stat(s) Of The Week: This Is A Spinal Tap

Two months ago, Above the Law launched the Biglaw Spine Index to track what Am Law 200 firms are doing in response to the Trump administration’s attacks on Biglaw and the legal system. We thought it might be worth taking a look at where things currently stand.  (Note...

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Pro Bono Work Can Be Helpful To Law Firms

Pro Bono Work Can Be Helpful To Law Firms

Many law firms have pro bono programs since they want to perform good work with the skills they obtained through the practice of law.  Indeed, some law firms take the saying “to those much is given, much is expected” and try to pay it forward by performing pro bono...

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Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Latest Jab at Harvard

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Latest Jab at Harvard

"We are seeing this battle fought out with many law firms that have experienced the wrath and retribution of the Trump administration," Leonard J. D'Arrigo, partner and leader of the Immigration Practice at Harris Beach Murtha, claimed.       "We are seeing this...

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Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Latest Jab at Harvard

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Latest Jab at Harvard

"We are seeing this battle fought out with many law firms that have experienced the wrath and retribution of the Trump administration," Leonard J. D'Arrigo, partner and leader of the Immigration Practice at Harris Beach Murtha, claimed.       "We are seeing this...

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Ed. note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Supreme Court Rules for Straight Woman in Job Discrimination Suit; The...

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The 500 Largest Law Firms In America (2025)

The 500 Largest Law Firms In America (2025)

There are many different and exciting ways to rank law firms. How prestigious are they? How much money are they making? How much do partners earn? How much are associates earning in cash compensation? How big are they? Yes, size matters, and because the legal...

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Morning Docket 06.06.25

* Spat between America’s richest and orangest man makes Steve Bannon talk about nationalizing SpaceX. [Wall Street Journal] * Lawyers across the pond are getting in trouble for misusing AI in their work product. [Legal Futures] * Judge threatens to kick Diddy out of...

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This Global Biglaw Firm Has Money On Its Mind

This Global Biglaw Firm Has Money On Its Mind

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. We have an ambitious goal of $1bn (GBP 740m/EUR 880m) global [revenue] by 2030. By investing in our people, processes and infrastructure and innovating together, we will create a firm that is fit for the...

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Shared Space Is On The Rise For Biglaw Associates

Shared Space Is On The Rise For Biglaw Associates

Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Trivia Question of the Day! According to Maptician, since 2023, what percentage of law firms have increased their use of hoteling and other flexible seating arrangements? Hint: AshLea Allberry, Maptician’s chief operating...

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Thanks A Bunch To Our Advertisers

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Ex-Girardi Keese Partner David Lira Pleads Guilty

Ex-Girardi Keese Partner David Lira Pleads Guilty

Lira, whose trial was scheduled for next month, pleaded guilty to one count of failing to comply with a court order pertaining to settlements over the Lion Air crash of 2018.       Lira, whose trial was scheduled for next month, pleaded guilty to one count of failing...

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It’s Pride Month, But Law Firms Are Silent This Year

It’s Pride Month, But Law Firms Are Silent This Year

In previous years, most of the world's largest law firms had made public posts by this point in the month, but this year experts say messaging is muted and budgets are being slashed.       In previous years, most of the world's largest law firms had made public posts...

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