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Sidley Lures Cravath Co-Head of VC and Growth Equity

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:28:02 EST

]]>Bennett is positioned to help Sidley "capture the next wave of IPOs and growth-company relationships while driving meaningful cross-practice collaboration across the firm," noted Sidley's Sam Gandhi.

Read the Doc: 800-Member GC Group Supports Law Firms Hit by EOs

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:39:04 EST

]]>General Counsels United, which formed last year in revolt against President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting Big Law firms, wrote in an amicus brief Friday that the orders have had a chilling effect on what members of the legal community say and do and have created an "ethical and legal minefield for general counsels."

Morgan Lewis Adds Hunton Andrews Litigation Trio

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Regan was a practice group leader of Hunton's corporate and securities litigation and government investigations practices.

Simpson's Revenue and Profits Surge, Amid Rapid Partnership Expansion

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Even after the firm's equity ranks surged in 2025, Simpson is planning for more equity partner expansion this year and next, said the firm's chair, which will help balance out growth in the associate and nonequity partner ranks.

25 Law Firms That Beat Europe's M&A Turbulence in Q1 2026

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:59:59 EST

]]>Despite global economic turbulence and geopolitical uncertainty, Slaughter & May led European M&A in Q1 2026 with $47 billion in deals, while Italian firm Gianni & Origoni and Switzerland's Lenz & Staehelin also performed strongly in Q1.

Few Big Law Firms Join More Than 800 in Amicus Brief for EO-Hit Firms

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:26:32 EST

]]>At least seven Am Law 200 firms signed the over 800-firm amicus in support of Perkins, Wilmer, Susman and Jenner in the D.C. Circuit appeals case

Orrick Grows Net Income 21% Amid Sustained Demand in Finance, Energy Work

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:21:33 EST

]]>The firm's net income rose to $561.2 million in 2025, driven by strong demand for finance, funds, intellectual property, and energy and infrastructure, among other key practices.

Nationwide Expansion at Buchalter Led to 22% Spike in Revenue

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:49:13 EST

]]>Buchalter surpassed the $1 million mark in profits per equity partner in 2025, reflecting a 14.8% increase compared to the year prior.

Clifford Chance Hits Orrick for 2 Paris Private Capital Partners, Including Its Europe Head

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:55:27 EST

]]>With the moves, Clifford Chance has expanded its private capital, energy and infrastructure practices, while Orrick has lost a member of its management committee.

Debevoise Traverses 'Headwinds' to Hit 9% Revenue Growth, 12.5% PEP Hike

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:21:52 EST

]]>Presiding partner Peter Furci said the firm's nonequity tier, which is still nascent, is doing what it was designed to do, noting the firm will have "more in the coming year."

Tech Hotbeds Bested Other Metros in 2025 Partner Movement

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:06:56 EST

]]>A new report found a faster pace of lateral movement in cities like San Francisco, Seattle and Boston that were profiting from trends like generative AI and GLP drug development.

19 House Dems File Amicus to Support Law Firms in EO Appeal

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:20:04 EST

]]>All Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee signed their name to an amicus brief, arguing that the executive orders against four law firms undermined "our constitutional separation of powers."

National Law Firms See Promise in Delaware, Spurred by Changing Demand for Bankruptcy Work

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:47:18 EST

]]>Three Am Law Second Hundred and midsize firms have all opened Wilmington offices since the start of 2026 with the help of lateral bankruptcy partners, while several other large firms have added on partners to pre-existing bases in the state.

Fried Frank, Riding PE M&A and Real Estate Work, Sees 7% Revenue Growth to $1.22B

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>"Our sense was the real estate market generally wasn't active, but for us, we were up 18%,” said chair Kenneth Rosh, referring to revenue in its real estate practices.

Simpson Thacher Launches Singapore Office, Relocates Senior Partners, Hires from Baker McKenzie, Latham

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:59:59 EST

]]>Simpson Thacher is taking a second stab at Singapore as private equity activity deepens on the ground and regional market dynamics shift.

14 More Taylor Duma Attorneys Find New Homes at 2 Firms After Tuesday Closure

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:17:54 EST

]]>Five more attorneys moved to Offit Kurman, while nine others joined Atlanta regional firm Ardis Law. Both firms have former Taylor Duma leaders at the head of their Atlanta operations.

Simpson Thacher Antitrust Co-Head Leaves to Start Boutique With Spouse From DOJ

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:25:37 EST

]]>The former Simpson partner is launching the boutique with his wife, former U.S. Department of Justice investigatory counsel Ann Marie Terzaken.

Post-Pandemic Contraction Gives Way To Law Firm Real Estate Expansion

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:36:34 EST

]]>The legal industry appears to be both stabilizing its hybrid work model while also steadily pushing toward stronger in-office engagement, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.

Munger Tolles Sees Dip in Revenue, Profits Amid Increased Focus on Pro Bono Work

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:19:44 EST

]]>The relatively flat year follows record financial performance in 2024, when Munger saw revenue and net income jump by more than 20% and PEP by nearly 40%.

Demand and Head Count Growth Drove Cozen O'Connor's Double-Digit Financial Gains in 2025

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:45:32 EST

]]>The firm's strategy is guided by investing in talent and technology, and firm chairman and CEO Michael Heller emphasized the importance of long-term growth rather than short-term performance spikes.

ABA Suit Over Trump Intimidation of Law Firms, Lawyers Can Proceed, Judge Says

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:31 EST

]]>Judge Ali says that the ABA's complaint "details at length the chilling effect the alleged policy has had on firms and lawyers."

19 Taylor Duma Attorneys Land at 2 Am Law Second Hundred Firms

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>A 14-lawyer IP team is heading to Smith, Gambrell & Russell, while five other lawyers have moved to Fennemore Craig.

Foley Hoag Launches First Amendment Practice With Trio From Greenberg Traurig

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>“Protecting a free and independent press is more necessary than ever, and few do it as effectively as Michael, Kelly, and Christina, said Foley Hoag managing partner Hathaway Russell.

As Big Law Firms Become More Profitable, Client Volume Can Shrink

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:13:27 EST

]]>A preliminary analysis of Am Law 200 firm data shows that the number of clients that firms billed last year fell. At the same time, more revenue was concentrated among their top clients.

Sullivan & Cromwell On The Long Road To Victory For Argentina

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:02:14 EST

]]>The overturn on appeal of a $16-billion-plus award comes as the South American country makes significant inroads to stabilize Latin America's third largest economy.

Clients' AFA Requests Are on the Rise. But Many Revert to Hourly Billing

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:30:45 EST

]]>Not every firm currently is well placed to use alternative fee arrangements to drive profitability, one market watcher observed.

Wilson Sonsini Sees Double-Digit Financial Gains Driven by AI-Heavy Corporate, Litigation Work

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:23:16 EST

]]>“I think growth for 2026 is going to look a lot like the growth we had in 2025, managing partner Douglas Clark said.

Growing Revenue and Profits by Double Digits in 2025, Stinson Applied Lessons from 2021

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:23:08 EST

]]>The firm saw slight decreases in its equity and nonequity tiers, but Stinson grew its associate ranks by about 13% in an effort to fortify its bench strength.

Kirkland Recruits Latham Team in Houston

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:29:44 EST

]]>One Latham & Watkins energy and infrastructure partner is expected to lead a team of lawyers to Kirkland & Ellis in Houston.

As Demand and Head Count Grew, Dorsey & Whitney Pushed Up Revenue, Profits Double Digits

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:12:27 EST

]]>"As we were adding FTEs, our push to make sure people's plates were not just full but even more full than the year before worked out well,” said firm chair Peter Nelson.

Manatt Hires Ex-Microsoft Privacy, Tech Policy Leader as Strategic Adviser in Boston

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:48:54 EST

]]>Julie Brill joined the firm as a national strategic adviser on Monday.

Mile-High Profit Growth Continues for Holland & Hart

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:25:17 EST

]]>Annual net income gains of 15% to 20% have become the norm at the Mountain West firm, as marquee clients flock to the region.

Lowenstein Sandler Launches in Delaware With Debtor-Side Bankruptcy Practice

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:17:53 EST

]]>Former Polsinelli bankruptcy co-chair Christopher Ward will lead the new office.

Deal Watch: Are There Cracks in Private Credit?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:55:24 EST

]]>Alarm bells have been raised. But some Big Law dealmakers aren't worried.

Jones Day Recruits 4 Supreme Court Clerks to Associate Ranks

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:55:46 EST

]]>The latest group is a smaller team than what Jones Day has announced in recent years.

Call for Nominations: The American Lawyer Industry Awards 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:11:53 EST

]]>These awards honor everything from lifetimes of achievements to unique collaborations, innovation in legal services and more.

Eversheds Expands in Houston With 3 Baker & Hostetler Partners

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:54:15 EST

]]>Two Baker & Hostetler litigation partners and a corporate partner have moved to Eversheds Sutherland's Houston office, as the firm focused on expansion in Texas.

Quinn Emanuel Appoints New DC Office Co-Head

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Alexander "AJ" Merton will co-lead the firm's D.C. office alongside partner Meghan McCaffrey.

Morgan Lewis Adds 4 Partners From Baker McKenzie in Past Week

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Morgan Lewis brought on a four-person tax team in New York from Baker McKenzie including three partners on Monday, days after it hired a employment litigator from the firm in Miami.

With Deal Inventory in Question, 'Warning Signs' in Big Law Appear

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:36:25 EST

]]>Today, some firms “don't have the inventory of deals that they had a year ago, “and that's started to make them nervous," noted consultant Blane Prescott.

Under Fire: Lebanon's Lawyers Keep Working as War Takes Its Toll

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:03:10 EST

]]>"After sleepless nights for staff and their families, many arrive at work exhausted and worried," one partner said. "It weighs on morale, but we keep working."

Drones Over Dubai: Walking the Line Between Duty and Danger

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:31:59 EST

]]>Despite missile strikes and geopolitical risk, it seems most international lawyers in the Gulf are staying put—for now.

Law Firm Disrupted: Is Early Recruiting a 'Race to the Bottom'?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:55:01 EST

]]>Today's war for associate talent is being fought during the 1L year. The pitfalls are clear, but correcting "mismatches" offers upside.

Core Financial Services Practices Help Moore & Van Allen Top $300M in Revenue for First Time in 2025

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:13:45 EST

]]>The firm is looking to grow practice areas and expand within its core Southeast "triangle" after opening in Atlanta this year.

Seeing Financial Growth in 2025, Eckert Seamans Aims to Rejoin Am Law 200

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:15:10 EST

]]>"Firms are like organisms," Eckert Seamans CEO Scott Cessar said in an interview. "They have good periods, not-so-good periods, and great periods, and I think people feel really good about being here.”

Wilmer, Jenner, Susman, Perkins Blast Trump EO Appeal

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:19:08 EST

]]>Wilmer, Jenner, Susman and Perkins Coie are asking a federal appeals court panel to affirm a lower court's permanent injunction of four executive orders targeting law firms.

Holland & Knight Hires White and Williams Commercial Litigation Head in Philadelphia

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:23:31 EST

]]>Since Polsinelli raided Holland & Knight's Philadelphia office to launch its own location, Holland & Knight has hired on 22 attorneys to replenish its ranks, with Siobhan Cole serving as the latest arrival.

Williams & Connolly Sues Former Clerk For Posting Confidential Information

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:12:15 EST

]]>On or around March 17, 2026, former Williams & Connolly clerk Dante Chambers allegedly began posting what is now "hundreds of communications on Instagram related to Williams & Connolly, some of which contained confidential information related to the firm's clients."

McDermott Chief Knowledge Officer: ‘AI Will Accelerate the Evolution of Legal Support Roles'

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:59:59 EST

]]>Hunter Jackson, chief knowledge officer at McDermott Will & Schulte, which won the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Award for Litigation Technology and Innovation, discusses how AI will require technologists, lawyers and data experts to work closer together.

'Very Serious Players': Inside the PE Pitch to Am Law 100 Leaders

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:59:59 EST

]]>Many leaders in the Am Law 100 are taking time to investigate—and listen. Here's some of what they're hearing.