Firm Unveils Comical ‘Lawyer Job Interview Translator’

A Minneapolis law firm is poking fun at the job interview process with a new website called “the lawyer job interview translator.”

The online recruitment tool is the…

Jul 22, 2008 6:02 PM CDT

‘Cravath Model’ that Created Have and Have-Not Law Grads Could Implode

A chart showing the salaries of 2006 law graduates illustrates a striking finding: The bulk of new lawyers are almost evenly divided into the haves and the have-nots.

Jul 22, 2008 2:00 PM CDT

Suit Claims WilmerHale ‘Churned’ Representation of CFO to Inflate Fees

McAfee Inc. claims WilmerHale “churned the representation” of its former chief financial officer, costing $12 million in legal fees.

The lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Texas earlier this…

Jul 22, 2008 10:46 AM CDT

Spence is Blogging to Complete Life’s Work

A renowned longtime trial lawyer, Gerry Spence probably knows his way around the courtroom as well as anyone. But, until recently, the 80-year-old was only vaguely aware…

Jul 21, 2008 11:33 PM CDT

WolfBlock & Akerman Senterfitt to Form 800-Lawyer Firm

It’s still not official. But Philadelphia-based WolfBlock and Miami’s Akerman Senterfitt are reportedly about to merge, creating an 800-plus attorney firm.

“The executive committees of…

Jul 21, 2008 3:48 PM CDT

Above the Law Founder Moving on to More Oversight Responsibilities

David Lat, founder and chief blogger for Above the Law, is moving on to new responsibilities that will require him to get dressed in the morning.

Jul 21, 2008 12:47 PM CDT

Covington Partner Reveals Resignation After Revealing Press Conference

A partner at Covington & Burling who appeared at a press conference in his underwear has resigned from the law firm.

David Remes took off…

Jul 21, 2008 11:12 AM CDT

Orrick Partner Says Law Firms Must Change Promotion and Billing Structures

A partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe endorses part-time work options at law firms, but she says it isn’t nearly enough to satisfy the new generation of lawyers.

Patricia Gillette,…

Jul 18, 2008 3:32 PM CDT

Thelen Seeks Merger Partner

Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner would like to find a suitable merger partner.

Thelen informed its lawyers and staffers that it would like to pursue a merger in an…

Jul 18, 2008 2:26 PM CDT

International Reach Spurs Double Digit Revenue Hikes for Top UK Firms

Major London law firms that invested in international offices are now seeing the fruits of that strategy.

The top 50 law firms in the U.K. had double-digit revenue growth in…

Jul 18, 2008 11:51 AM CDT

Ex-Employee Gets 20 Years in 2 Law Firm Theft Schemes

A former employee who stole $35,000 from two South Carolina law firms in separate theft schemes was sentenced to 20 years in prison after she pleaded guilty yesterday.

However, Carolyn…

Jul 17, 2008 4:26 PM CDT

San Diego Boutique Hires 1st Sales Attorney

Would be associates applied from as far away as Australia for an unusual new position at a small San Diego law firm–sales attorney.

However, Scholefield Associates hired…

Jul 17, 2008 4:06 PM CDT

Musical Chairs: McGuireWoods Replaces Managing Partners in 4 Offices

McGuireWoods replaced managing partners in four offices in July, just a few months after appointing a new leader for its New York office.

The new managing partners are Craig Culbertson…

Jul 16, 2008 4:41 PM CDT

Small Firm Secret: Team Up With Larger Firm

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.”

That’s the advice Sun Tzu gave his army in 400 B.C. And while large firms are not the enemy of small firms…

Jul 16, 2008 3:50 PM CDT

Holland & Knight Tries Success Fees, Considers Ousting Unproductive Partners

The new managing partner of Holland & Knight is making some changes. Some clients may be pleased but unproductive partners may not.

The firm’s new managing partner, Steven Sonberg, says…

Jul 16, 2008 3:44 PM CDT