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Kirkland Gets Closer to Hiring Weil's Ramona Nee, Along With 20-Member Team

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:49:36 EST

]]>Nee's group is viewed as one of highest-performing groups left at Weil, leading to competition among multiple Big Law firms.

Despite White House Pressure on Big Law, Several Law Firms Staffing Call Centers for Voters

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:32:33 EST

]]>Attorneys from Reed Smith, Davis Wright, Baker McKenzie, Dechert and Manatt Phelps are helping with the national nonpartisan Election Protection voter hotline.

Goodwin Eyes Weil Talent, Picks Up Real Estate Leader

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:03:08 EST

]]>Goodwin said Thomas Henry will join the firm as partner and co-leader of its real estate industry group.

Sidley Continues Building Real Estate Depth With Partner From Dechert

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:02:29 EST

]]>Sidley chair Yvette Ostolaza praised Jonathan Gaynor's ability to work “both sides," lenders and borrowers, as new entrants continue to enter the market via private capital.

The Analyst View: Weil's Numbers Tell an Important Part of the Story

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:31:49 EST

]]>Weil entered 2026 with little obvious indication of economic deterioration. The developments that followed raise a broader question for similarly structured firms.

Several Firms Dip Into London's Frenetic Hiring Market This Week

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:28:05 EST

]]>Freshfields, A&O Shearman and Wilkie are among the firms shedding partners as the lateral hiring market stays hot.

Orrick Adds Kirkland Partner, Building on Momentum in Energy, Infrastructure Growth

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:59:59 EST

]]>William Nicholson joins Orrick's New York office after about four years with Kirkland & Ellis.

Legal Marketing Community Vows Support as Weil Staffers Face Uncertain Future

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Two Weil staff members told Law.com that the firm hadn't provided any additional information as of Monday morning to its professional staff about the dissolution beyond what was initially given during a company town hall in the middle of last week.

Arnall Golden Gregory Picks Boston for Its Second New Office in 77 Years

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:39:42 EST

]]>New England is a "natural market" because of its substantial life sciences client base, according to leaders at the Atlanta-founded Am Law Second Hundred firm.

Deal Watch: Weil's Fall Proves Elite M&A Work Makes Some Law Firms Targets for Poaching

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:00:24 EST

]]>Weil's top-performing partners in M&A and private equity were frequent targets of poaching, which partly led to its downfall.

Privilege Row Reveals Hogan Lovells' UK Tax Dispute

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:17:28 EST

]]>A dispute over the confidentiality of internal documents has exposed an HMRC investigation into whether Hogan Lovells' U.K. partnership can deduct payments made to its U.S. entity between 2014 and 2024.

Dechert Taps Another White & Case Partner to Expand in Dubai

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:02:17 EST

]]>Dechert is strengthening its M&A offering in the Gulf, as activity grows despite regional tensions.

Latham Expands Energy, Infrastructure Team With Baker Botts, Sidley and Orrick Partners

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>With demand in projects high, Latham & Watkins adds partners working in energy and infrastructure in Houston and Washington, D.C.

The Anatomy of a Large Law Dissolution: What Could Come Next?

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:12:45 EST

]]>Step one is to appease creditors while avoiding bankruptcy, according to industry observers.

Weil Has Collapsed. Maybe We All Should Be Afraid

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:04:59 EST

]]>It would be easy to single out Weil's mistakes and treat its collapse as an exceptional event. But that ignores the larger story—one that addresses the fragility of an industry undergoing major change—with compensation, lateral hiring, artificial intelligence, and other factors disrupting a business model that has lasted for 200 years,...

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For Gibson Dunn Partner, NYC Marathon Training Provides Connection to Clients and Community

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:01:56 EST

]]>Kate Timmerman is raising money for The Bowery Mission at Sunday's TCS New York City Marathon.

Big Law Partners' Life Experience Informs Their Work for Voter Confidence, Access

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:23:09 EST

]]>As Election Day approaches, lawyers at FBT Gibbons, King & Spalding and Nelson Mullins have contributed to various parts of the election process.

Weil Broke Barriers In Big Law And Bankruptcy, Legal Leaders Say

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:03:35 EST

]]>As fallout begins from the announcement that Weil, Gotshal & Manges is winding down operations, leaders in the legal space told Law.com about what an impact the firm has had and what a hole its absence will create.

Law Firm Disrupted: 'Law Firms Can Be Fragile Places'

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:11:56 EST

]]>"People are, and should be, paying attention: 'How did this happen?' 'Could this happen here?' For most of them, the answer is yes. It could," said legal recruiter Mark Jungers.

DLA Piper Matches Milbank Salary Scale, Special Bonuses

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:26:09 EST

]]>The firm is among the first to match a $6,000 to $25,000 special bonus offered by Milbank in July.

Sullivan & Cromwell, Ashurst Perkins Coie Add Antitrust, Complex Litigation Partners in D.C.

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:38:03 EST

]]>Mayer Brown, DLA Piper and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman also announced new partner and special counsel additions in their D.C. offices this week.

How Much Have We Normalized Lawyer Distress and Impairment?

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Patrick Krill asks, how many of the lawyers who observed possible impairment in a colleague over the last year took any steps to address those concerns?

Weil's Sudden Dissolution Prompts Talent Feeding Frenzy

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>One candidate reported 25 solicitations from firms on Thursday alone, according to a recruiter. But the outlook for early career associates, lawyers in the U.S. on H-1B visas, and business professionals is not nearly as promising.

Longtime Williams & Connolly Partner and Trial Lawyer Dane Butswinkas Dies at 65

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:01:18 EST

]]>Butswinkas just last month represented Meta in New Mexico state court in a trial tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The firm did not reveal the cause of death.

'Led by Example': Former Steptoe Chair Roger Warin Dies at 81

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:51 EST

]]>One of the country's top insurance litigators, Warin led the firm from 2003 to 2013.

Alston & Bird Structured & Warehouse Finance Team Growing Billings, Planning for Succession

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:24:50 EST

]]>"Many of us had the benefit of learning from lawyers who were pioneers in the mortgage finance industry. We've been very intentional about continuing that," said Katrina Llanes, who leads the unit.

Gibson Dunn Set to Hire Weil London's Near 40-Strong Funds Team

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:20:19 EST

]]>Exclusive: In a move that includes around 10 partners, it is one of the most significant team moves of the year anywhere in the global legal industry.

Jones Day Partners With Ontology Platform as Industry Pushes to Operationalize Historical Data

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:30:30 EST

]]>Ontology has become “all the rage, said global chair of AI and innovation Giles Elliott, as law firms look to make the most of data from clients' past matters.

Weil: Broken on the Wheel of the Kirkland Hiring Era

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:22:01 EST

]]>Weil's wind-down is a cautionary tale. Money, clients and reputation are not enough without the growth that keeps partners from leaving.

Morrison & Foerster Adds Paul Weiss Litigation Duo in NY

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:59:59 EST

]]>Two Paul Weiss litigators joined Morrison Foerster this week, the 19th and 20th litigation laterals to join the firm this year as it builds out its complex litigation offerings.

Law Schools Scramble to Assist Students Displaced by Weil Dissolution

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:43:38 EST

]]>The dissolution of Weil Gotshal & Manges impacts a wide range of law school students from the classes of 2026 through 2028.

Weil Working With Big Law Firms to Place Associates, Trainees Following Plan to Dissolve

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:08:56 EST

]]>Exclusive: The potential rescue deals come after Weil, Gotshal & Manges' management committee recommended the partnership pursue an "orderly wind-down" in a meeting on Wednesday.

Apprenticeship Is Being Automated

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:36:52 EST

]]>What young lawyers should do about it, from someone who trains them: Gibson Dunn litigation co-chair Trey Cox.

Law Firms Have Picked Up Speed, But They're Taking on Weight

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:15:38 EST

]]>Incredibly high demand has helped law firms continue to make big investments in talent, tech, and related expenses, including knowledge and conflict management. But that added weight could make it more difficult for them to pivot if and when demand recedes.

'A Sad Day': Legal Industry Reacts to Weil's Rapid Turn

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:34:19 EST

]]>"This is a sad day for our legal profession, as Weil is one of the most venerated law firms of the last 50 years," the leader of one fellow Am Law 100 firm said.

Asia Legal Briefing: Weil's Unraveling Is a Warning for Big Law in Asia

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:57:03 EST

]]>Once a powerhouse in Asia, Weil had been rebuilding its diminished Hong Kong practice when a crisis thousands of miles away upended its future.

Weil Management Committee Opts to Dissolve Firm

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:09:27 EST

]]>"Following a careful review of strategic alternatives, the Firm's Management Committee has recommended to the partnership that the Firm pursue an orderly wind-down," the firm said in a statement.

Simpson Thacher Adds Partners in Chicago From White & Case, Kirkland & Ellis

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:12:37 EST

]]>Two partners from White & Case and two partners from Kirkland are joining the new Chicago office, which launched in August.

Phillips Lytle Grows Beyond New York Roots Into First Southeast Office on South Carolina Coast

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:34:19 EST

]]>Expansion to the Southeast "is key to sustaining the growth we've built across the Northeast and Midwest,” said managing partner Douglas Dimitroff of Phillips Lytle.

Weil's Journey: What the Data and the Market Say

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:14:03 EST

]]>For all the acceleration of late, changes have come over time for the prominent Am Law 100 firm.

Foley Is Rooting for Both Home Teams in the World Series

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:01:24 EST

]]>The Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays, who are battling it out in the World Series, are both clients of Foley & Lardner.

Law Firm PAC Spending Leans Toward GOP in Close Races

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:30:36 EST

]]>Several Am Law 200 affiliated PACs contributed only to the Republican candidate in several closely contested races in the House and Senate, while shying away from contributing to either side in other close races.

King & Spalding Adds Clifford Chance Real Estate Pro; Nelson Mullins Grows Venture Capital Expertise in NYC

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:29:03 EST

]]>Also, Ogletree Deakins adds three-lawyer traditional labor group in Chicago and data security expert in San Francisco.

Weil Global Private Equity Co-Head Exits for Paul Weiss

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:58:17 EST

]]>Doug Warner's departure to Paul Weiss is the latest in a series of partner exits plaguing Weil Gotshal & Manges, which has brought on restructuring counsel following failed merger talks.

Latham Partners With Harvey To Develop Fund Formation Tools

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:59:59 EST

]]>Latham & Watkins is partnering with Harvey to develop fund formation-focused artificial intelligence tools, a collaboration which AI leaders at Latham said is in line with its broader strategy for the new technology.

Skadden Takes 2 Regulatory Partners From Weil

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:59:09 EST

]]>Both Andrew Dean and Christopher Mulligan had been at the firm for few than three years after joining from the SEC.

Top Rainmakers Continue to Drive the Bus on Partner Compensation

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:59:59 EST

]]>“Overall, compensation is up, but growth is concentrated at the top, said Major Lindsey & Africa partner Louis Ramos.

McDermott Halves Partner Promotions Following Bumper Post-Merger Round

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:50:07 EST

]]>The firm's partner promotions are down 51%, and are also lower than pre-merger McDermott's final promo round.

A Year On From Its Explosive Start, Is Sullivan & Cromwell's Great London Plan Working?

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:20:56 EST

]]>The firm had a conservative approach to its London operations until 2025, when it began making aggressive lateral hires to significantly expand its presence in the U.K. captial.

Weil's Tough Decisions in Path Ahead

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:23:31 EST

]]>Firms in Weil's position have few options. Merger or no merger, Weil's current form is risky.

Ropes Elects Record Class of New Partners

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:38:12 EST

]]>The 26-lawyer class of new partners is 24% larger than last year.

Private Equity Comeback Quickens Need for Legal Talent

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:09:10 EST

]]>Bigger deals stir demand for elite legal talent at PE firms, while their portfolio companies need entrepreneurial-minded counsel ahead of exit

Wilson Sonsini, Freshfields Usher in Anthropic IPO Filing

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:54:29 EST

]]>Leaders for both firms have their names on the filing, which follows a confidential submission from June.

Milbank Bolsters Litigation Practice With SDNY Securities Task Force Leader

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:15:46 EST

]]>The firm wanted Andrew Thomas two years ago before he became head of the securities task force.

Orrick Hires Former Kirkland Data Center Lawyer in Chicago

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>TJ Kuban joins the firm as a partner after roughly four years at Kirkland.

Under Client Pressure to Save Time with AI, Law Firms Face Verification Challenge

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:59:59 EST

]]>Time spent verifying AI outputs is cutting into efficiency gains for some Big Law associates.

Ramona Nee Passes on Weil Top Leadership Role

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:50:57 EST

]]>The decision, which she relayed to Weil's other leaders, comes after mounting partnership exits.

Lawyers of the Future Will Be Better Than You

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:04:59 EST

]]>AI isn't the threat to lawyer training, lost feedback is. Get it right, and the next generation have a chance to be more advanced, writes the Global Lawyer