Big Four accounting giant KPMG LLP is hoping to stay in its own lane and build on its existing suite of services as it moves forward with its year-old law firm subsidiary KPMG Law US, the company's newly appointed U.S. legal chief, Christian Athanasoulas, told Law360 Pulse this week.
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KPMG Law Wants 'Unglamorous' Work, New Legal Chief Says

By Rachel Rippetoe

Big Four accounting giant KPMG LLP is hoping to stay in its own lane and build on its existing suite of services as it moves forward with its year-old law firm subsidiary KPMG Law US, the company's newly appointed U.S. legal chief, Christian Athanasoulas, told Law360 Pulse this week.

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AI Disruptions Raise Questions On Legal Judgment's Value

By Steven Lerner

Artificial intelligence could disrupt business as usual for law firms and legal departments, but a panel of experts on Monday showed there are varying differences of opinion on the importance of human judgment in legal matters.

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Ex-Stanley Black & Decker GC Sees Lower Pay, No Severance

By Christine DeRosa

Stanley Black & Decker Inc.'s former general counsel saw her overall pay drop in her final fiscal year at the Connecticut-based company from about $4 million to almost $3.3 million in 2025.

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Dechert Lands Ex-Microsoft, Google Atty In San Francisco

By Rose Krebs

Dechert LLP announced Tuesday that it has added an attorney who has held in-house posts at Microsoft and Google to bolster its cyber, privacy and AI practice and help clients navigate risks and challenges in an ever-evolving technology landscape.

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Bradley Arant Launches New Outside General Counsel Team

By Lynn LaRowe

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP announced that its new outside general counsel services team is up and running with a recently hired Dallas-based partner at the helm.

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Stone Hilton Adds Litigator From Texas Governor's Office

By Lynn LaRowe

Austin, Texas-based litigation boutique Stone Hilton PLLC has expanded its roster with a partner who previously served as deputy general counsel for Gov. Greg Abbott and who also brings federal government experience to his first private sector role.

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