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    Polsinelli Hires Thompson Coburn Real Estate Atty In Chicago

    A real estate transactional attorney who spent the majority of his legal career, including as a summer associate, at Thompson Coburn LLP has moved to Polsinelli PC's Chicago office, the firm has announced.

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    O'Melveny Planning Office Move In Houston As Team Grows

    O'Melveny & Myers LLP has inked a lease for a two-floor space in Houston's TC Energy Center tower as the firm's attorney roster has grown to more than 20 since the firm launched in the city about three years ago.

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    Paul Hastings Hires Venture Capital Pro In Boston

    Paul Hastings LLP announced Wednesday that it had hired the former leader of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP's corporate and business transactions practice in Boston, touting his strong base of emerging company and venture capital clients.

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    The Patent Workforce Is Attracting Fewer Attys, More Agents

    The pool of patent practitioners registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has undergone a dramatic shift over the past few decades, with the number of attorneys taking the bar exam decreasing at the same time more patent agents are entering the field.

  • Husch Blackwell Used 401(k) Cash To Pay Bills, Ex-Atty Says

    A former Husch Blackwell LLP attorney sued the firm in Missouri federal court Tuesday, claiming it violated federal benefits law by delaying sending employees' 401(k) contributions to their retirement plan so that the cash could be used to pay for the firm's operating expenses.

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    Office Snapshot: Kennedys Invests In US Presence At NJ Hub

    Global insurance firm Kennedys announced a new location at The Park in Berkeley Heights for its New Jersey office — which houses much of the firm’s business operations staff — as the firm continues to invest in expansion in the United States.

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    Willkie Taps PE Head To Co-Lead The Firm In 2027

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP announced Tuesday that the nearly decade-long head of its private equity practice will step up to co-lead the firm as its joint chairman at the start of 2027.

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    Cooley Adds Ex-McDermott Atty As Activism Defense Head

    Cooley LLP has added an attorney previously with McDermott Will & Schulte as the new chair of its activism defense practice, the firm announced Tuesday.

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    Loeb & Loeb Opens DC-Area Office With Ex-Reed Smith Attys

    Loeb & Loeb LLP announced Tuesday the opening of a new office in Virginia, along with the arrival of an eight-person private client and tax controversy staff formerly of Reed Smith LLP.

  • Jones Day Adds FDA Regulatory Expert As Of Counsel In DC

    Jones Day on Tuesday announced the arrival of an attorney who brings over a decade of experience at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advising on drug regulation.

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    Orrick Hires Ex-Chair Of Paul Hastings' Palo Alto Office

    Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP announced on Tuesday that it has hired the former chair of Paul Hastings LLP's Palo Alto office.

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    Blackstone Vet Joins Davis Polk Investment Practice

    A former senior in-house counsel at Blackstone Credit & Insurance joined Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as a partner after more than a dozen years with the credit investor, the firm announced Tuesday.

  • Stanford Tech Lab Partners With Cleary, Davis Wright, Vorys

    Stanford Law School on Monday announced the official launch of its Legal Innovation through Frontier Technology Lab, whose advisory board founding members include law firms and an artificial intelligence company.

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    Cadwalader Hires Trans-Atlantic Katten Private Wealth Partner

    An international private wealth partner from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP has jumped to Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft LLP as a partner in the firm's London and New York offices, Cadwalader announced Tuesday.

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    These Firms Were The Top For Their Summer Associates

    Working as a summer associate is a rite of passage for many law students, and these training programs can boost aspiring attorneys' confidence in their career paths. Find out what students valued most and how they rated those experiences in a new survey from Law360 Pulse.

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    Summer Associates Remain On The Fence About AI In Law

    Most summer associates used generative artificial intelligence tools at their firms this year, but views on adoption were mixed. Students told Law360 Pulse the tools were useful for research and drafting, but voiced concerns over reliability, job loss and diminished writing skills.

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    What Summer Associates Learned From Working At Firms

    We asked this year's cohort about the most valuable lessons they learned during their summer associateship. Here's the advice they shared for those ready to jump into law firm life.

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    Sotomayor Warns Civics Undereducation Leads To Bad Laws

    Those looking to change the nation's laws first need to understand how they work and why they are in place, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told a packed auditorium at New York Law School on Tuesday.

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    HHS OIG Senior Counsel Joins Polsinelli As Shareholder

    A former senior counsel in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Counsel to the Inspector General, who spent more than a decade in private practice before his most-recent six years in public service, has joined Polsinelli PC.

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    USPTO Regional Director Joins Holland & Hart In Denver

    The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's former regional director in the Rocky Mountains has joined Holland & Hart LLP as of counsel, the firm announced Monday.

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    BakerHostetler Manager Joins Troutman As AI Director

    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP said Monday that it has hired a senior manager of legal tech consulting at BakerHostetler to fill a new post of director of artificial intelligence and automation.

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    Reed Smith Names Department And Practice Group Leaders

    Reed Smith LLP announced Monday that it has made changes to its department and practice group leadership, including the appointment of attorneys to lead its U.S. global commercial disputes practice group and co-lead its global litigation and dispute resolution department.

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    Law Firms Embrace AI, But Full Deployment Remains Rare

    Most law firms are currently using generative artificial intelligence tools, but a new survey with responses from hundreds of legal technology leaders has found that most adoption is occurring through pilots rather than firm-wide deployment.

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    K&L Gates Grows Public Policy Practice With NOAA Leader

    An expert on fisheries and maritime issues has left the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration after more than 20 years and joined K&L Gates LLP's Washington, D.C., office.

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    Cooley Welcomes New York SEC Enforcement Leader Home

    An associate regional director for the New York office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has rejoined Cooley LLP as a core member of the firm's SEC enforcement practice.

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Expert Analysis

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    Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader Author Photo

    Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.

  • How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025 Author Photo

    LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.

  • Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases Author Photo

    Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.

  • Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025 Author Photo

    Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.

  • Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market Author Photo

    In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles Author Photo

    Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.

  • Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy Author Photo

    By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.

  • Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section Author Photo

    When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.

  • Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move? Author Photo

    Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.

  • 3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments Author Photo

    Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer Author Photo

    Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.

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