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    Pierson Ferdinand Adds 4 Partners On East, West Coasts

    International firm Pierson Ferdinand LLP added four new partners to its corporate, intellectual property and litigation teams in offices in Los Angeles, Washington state, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., in September, the firm announced Thursday.

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    Jones Day Brings Back Latham M&A Pro In Silicon Valley

    Jones Day is boosting its corporate team, announcing Thursday that it is welcoming back a Latham & Watkins LLP mergers and acquisitions expert who started his career at Jones Day as a partner in its Silicon Valley office.

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    Morgan Lewis Elevates 29 Lawyers To Partner

    Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP has promoted 29 attorneys from 12 offices and 10 practice groups to partner, the firm announced this week.

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    Goodwin Promotes 37 Attorneys To Partner  

    Goodwin Procter LLP kicked off October with the promotion of more than 35 attorneys at 11 of its offices to partner.

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    Barnes & Thornburg Adds Tucker Ellis Litigator In LA

    Barnes & Thornburg LLP has expanded its West Coast team, bringing in a Tucker Ellis LLP product liability expert as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

  • Alphabet CLO Urges Europe To Clear Hurdles For AI

    Kent Walker, president of global affairs and chief legal officer for Google and Alphabet, on Wednesday called on the European Union to do away with "regulatory complexity" as global competition in artificial intelligence intensifies, saying European businesses are finding regulation to be their biggest hurdle to investment in the bloc.

  • Ex-Akerman Employment Partner Accuses Firm Of Race Bias

    A veteran employment attorney alleges in a California state lawsuit that Akerman LLP treated her less favorably than her non-Latino and male colleagues, including requiring her to deliver bad news to other attorneys' clients and not giving her adequate support staff, before firing her in retaliation for taking medical leave.

  • 2 Shareholder Groups Call Exxon Voting Program Illegal

    Two activist shareholder groups are asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to rescind its effective approval of Exxon Mobil Corp.'s new voting program, which allows retail investors to choose a standing, multiyear instruction to vote in favor of management, claiming it is illegal.

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    Sheppard Mullin Eyes Rebrand Ahead Of 100th Anniversary

    Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP has filed a trademark application to potentially shorten its branding and logo to one word in anticipation of the firm's 100 years in business.

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    Tyson & Mendes Launches New Consulting Firm

    Tyson & Mendes LLP announced Wednesday that it has started a consulting unit aimed at furthering the firm's efforts working with insurance clients to combat so-called "nuclear verdicts," which are jury awards exceeding $10 million typically found in personal injury or wrongful death litigation.

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    Duane Morris Adds O'Hagan Meyer Employment Atty In LA

    Duane Morris LLP is growing its West Coast team, bringing in an O'Hagan Meyer employment litigator as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

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    In-House Counsel Numbers Grow Much Faster Than Outside

    A report from the Association of Corporate Counsel released Tuesday highlights "a dramatic and consistent rise in the number of in-house lawyers" in the U.S., showing that their numbers have nearly doubled since 2008.

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    Ford Says 'Reckoning' At Hand For Lemon Law Firms

    The Ford Motor Co. has urged a Los Angeles federal judge to keep alive a racketeering lawsuit alleging three law firms specializing in California's lemon law engaged in a "death-by-a-thousand-cuts" fraudulent billing scheme to bleed the automaker dry, arguing the firms' immunity claims don't hold up.

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    Robinson & Cole Adds Six-Atty Team From Norris George

    Robinson & Cole LLP has added several members of Norris George & Ostrow PLLC, with two name partners from the boutique firm, which focuses on tax-exempt municipal bonds and loans transactions, joining in Washington, D.C.

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    Steptoe Adds Ex-Mixhalo Prez, GC As Partner In LA

    Steptoe LLP announced Tuesday it welcomed the former president of Mixhalo, who previously served as general counsel of the audio technology company, to its Los Angeles office as a new partner.

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    Reed Smith Adds King Holmes Entertainment Atty In Calif.

    A veteran entertainment industry attorney has made the jump from King Holmes Paterno & Soriano LLP to Reed Smith LLP in California, Reed Smith announced Tuesday.

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    Calif. University System Faces EEOC Antisemitism Probe

    The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has launched an investigation into alleged antisemitism in the 22-campus California State University system, CSU confirmed on Monday.

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    Ex-US Atty To Bring 'Formidable' Defense To Comey Charges

    Faced with a blockbuster indictment alleging he lied to Congress, former FBI Director James Comey has turned to his longtime friend and famous tough-on-corruption ex-prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald to fight the charges.

  • Carlton Fields Adds Nelson Mullins Product Liability Pro In LA

    Carlton Fields is expanding its West Coast team, announcing Monday that it is bringing in a Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP product liability expert as a shareholder in its Los Angeles office.

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    Oracle's Legal Chief Saw $1M Compensation Bump In 2025

    Stuart Levey, the executive vice president and chief legal officer of software giant Oracle, saw his total compensation jump from about $13.6 million in fiscal year 2024 to nearly $14.7 million in the fiscal year that ended in June, according to a securities filing.

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    Withers Taps New CEO In 2nd Recent Leadership Shuffle

    U.K.-based Withers LLP announced Monday that the firm has appointed a new CEO to take the reins from 25-year chief executive Margaret Robertson, following its appointment of a new chair earlier this year.

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    Former Procopio Litigator Joins JAMS In California

    The alternative dispute resolution service JAMS is expanding its mediation team, bringing in a former litigator turned mediator as a neutral in Los Angeles.

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    Legal Employers Turn To Perks To Attract Candidates

    As legal leaders worry about meeting candidates' compensation expectations going into 2026, enhanced benefits and perks such as bonuses, work-life balance and retirement planning play an increasingly important role in helping them remain competitive, according to a new report released Monday.

  • Atty Fights Uphill To Nix Sanctions For Motion With AI Errors

    MPH International's counsel urged a California federal judge Friday to change his mind on sanctions requiring him to report to the state bar for filing a summary-judgment motion with AI-generated errors, arguing he had COVID, such mistakes are becoming commonplace and disciplinary proceedings could harm small practices and pro-bono work.

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    Holland & Knight Names New Leader In Orange County Office

    Holland & Knight LLP has tapped a business litigator to head its Orange County, California, office.

Expert Analysis

  • 4 Tips For Attys To Turn An Interim Job Into A Long-Term Role Author Photo

    As some attorneys seek interim roles amid economic uncertainty, big-picture thinking and a few proactive steps can help to turn those short-term assignments into long-term positions, says Amy Vanderhoof at Major Lindsey.

  • The Augmented Lawyer: AI Exercises For Junior Attorneys Author Photo

    As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly adept at handling entry-level legal tasks, firms and organizations must consider new ways to train and mentor junior attorneys to prepare them for leadership in an AI-integrated profession, say attorneys at KXT Law.

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    Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Embrace LinkedIn Author Photo

    Attorneys who recognize LinkedIn as a powerful professional platform can gain significant competitive advantages in business development via strategic content creation, meaningful industry discussions and consistent visibility within target markets, says Agatha Mouillet at Horvitz & Levy.

  • Guidance For Attorneys As Tariffs Reshape Legal Hiring Author Photo

    As law firms and in-house legal departments grapple with the uncertainty of evolving tariff policies, attorneys at all career stages should consider how to lean into these shifts to best position themselves for long-term opportunities, says Rena Barnett-Matthews at Attorney Career Coach.

  • How Firms Can Plan For Succession Of Admin Professionals Author Photo

    Many law firms are familiar with the need for attorney succession plans, but it’s also essential to plan for the succession of administrative professionals — from human resources personnel to finance leaders — to ensure continuity of critical day-to-day operations, say Eryn Carter and Travis Armstrong at the Association of Legal Administrators.

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    Expanding The Reach Of A Legal Nonprofit Author Photo

    I co-founded the Legal Mentor Network with the goal of providing free legal mentoring to law students and early career attorneys, and the experience has highlighted how nonprofits can grow with the help of strong sponsorships and volunteers who all operate from a positive place, says Chrystal Mauro at the Legal Mentor Network.

  • How 1Ls Can Plan For Sped-Up Summer Associate Hiring Author Photo

    The ever-earlier recruiting of summer associates sets high stakes before new law students may even realize, but 1Ls can better land a good 2L summer fit if they hit their first semester focused on the hiring timeline and ready to ask important questions about their would-be firms, says Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey.

  • How GCs Can Help Build A Geopolitical Command Center Author Photo

    In the face of sustained regulatory and economic uncertainty, general counsel can help businesses move from reactive to proactive management by building a clear, cross-functional geopolitical command center that monitors and coordinates responses to a wide spectrum of issues, says Lars Faeste at FTI Consulting.

  • For Some Lawyers, Building A New Practice Makes Perfect Author Photo

    Leaving an established law firm to start a boutique business of your own requires not only vision and resilience but also a solid business plan to help mitigate risks and increase your chances of unparalleled personal and professional success, says Rebecca Palmer at the Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group.

  • Beyond Billable Hours: The Unseen Labor Of Women In Law Author Photo

    The legal profession has a critical role to play in reducing attrition of women lawyers by addressing the disproportionate burden of the mental load — the often-unseen work of managing tasks and anticipating needs in both personal and professional realms, says Michelle Browning-Coughlin at Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law.

  • 10 Key Strategies For Successful Lateral Partner Integration Author Photo

    To help ensure new partners and practice groups are successfully integrated, firms should embrace specific structured practices that recognize each lateral's distinct value, personalize their integration plans and proactively address transition complexities long after onboarding ends, say Elizabeth Kennedy at NewEdge BD and Erika Steinberg at CMO2Go.

  • How Firms Can Manage DEI Commitments Amid Headwinds Author Photo

    By recalibrating how they structure and communicate their inclusion efforts, law firms can reduce legal exposure and preserve their values, says Angela Vallot at VallotKarp Consulting.

  • Key Ingredients For Effective Law Firm Strategic Planning Author Photo

    As the legal industry faces political turmoil and economic uncertainty, the time is ripe for firms to revisit their strategic plans, ensuring they contain a few essential elements — from accountability systems to broad-based input — to achieve sustainable growth and profitability, says Joe Calve at Calve Communications.

  • AI-Powered Biz Development Can Democratize Rainmaking Author Photo

    As fluency in artificial intelligence becomes a competitive imperative in the legal industry, the next generation of rainmakers likely won’t be defined by their Rolodexes or club memberships, but by their ability to leverage AI business development tools effectively, says Jessica Aries at By Aries.

  • How Law Students Can Effectively Use AI In Their Job Search Author Photo

    Law students can use artificial intelligence tools strategically throughout the job application process to review materials, prepare for interviews and navigate employers’ use of similar tools, but there are several key missteps they should be careful to avoid, says Lauren Wong at University of San Diego School of Law.

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