Heller Ehrman
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Biglaw, Heller Ehrman, Job Searches, Layoffs, Paralegals
The Heller Ehrman Layoffs: Don't Believe the Spin?
We recently made passing reference to the staff layoffs at Heller Ehrman, which firm management claimed were made to enhance efficiency, and not due to slow business. But one of the affected employees begs to differ: Don’t believe Heller Ehrman’s claims that the layoffs were not because of slowdowns. I was a paralegal who worked […] -
Attorney Misconduct, Document Review, Email Scandals, Heller Ehrman, Lawyer of the Day, Layoffs, Legal Ethics, Qualcomm, Screw-Ups
Lawyers of the Day: The Qualcomm Gang of 19
Tomorrow is a very big day for almost 20 California lawyers. From Blogonaut: A federal district court has ordered 14 California lawyers to explain why they should not be sanctioned for their “exceptional misconduct” on behalf of Qualcomm in a lawsuit that the San Diego wireless company lost. All of the lawyers subject to the […] 
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Alston & Bird, Biglaw, Heller Ehrman, Job Searches, Sonnenschein
Fall Recruiting Open Thread: Vault 61-65
There’s a lot going on this morning, including the resignation of Alberto Gonzales as attorney general and the Michael Vick plea hearing. But none of this will prevent fall recruiting from going forward, full speed ahead. So let’s continue with our open threads on Vault 100 law firms. Here are the Biglaw shops to talk […]
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Biglaw, Heller Ehrman, Money, Summer Associates
Heller Ehrman Summers: 'Where's Our Raise?'
As we have confessed, we have a weak spot for whiny summer associates. Getting paid less than three grand a week, to sample America’s finest restaurants and go on whitewater rafting trips? It’s an injustice! Okay, no, seriously. Many summer associates carry heavy debt loads. It’s not unreasonable for them to argue they should be […] -
Biglaw, Bonuses, Heller Ehrman, Money, Skaddenfreude
West Coast Pay Raise Watch: The Heller Ehrman 'Raise,' and a Request for Bonus Information
Fear not, ATL readers. We’re already on the case. We are collecting information about the bonus structures of different law firms, with a focus on West Coast or California law firms. To make this effort a success, we need your help. Please send tips and memos to us by email (subject line: “Bonus Structure”). (We […] -
Arent Fox, Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Heller Ehrman, Keker & Van Nest, Money, Skaddenfreude
Skaddenfreude: Arent Fox; K&L Gates; Heller Ehrman; Keker & Van Nest; Friday Afternoon Open Thread
As we move into the weekend, we have a few more associate pay raise announcements to share with you. After the jump, there’s confirmed compensation news about Arent Fox, K&L Gates, Heller Ehrman, and Keker & Van Nest. We’ve also heard the rumors about Jones Day (Dallas) raising to $150K, from multiple sources. But we […] -
Environment / Environmental Law, Heller Ehrman, Ridiculousness
Coming Soon: Intergalactic Immigration Practice
The Legal Reader brings us the interesting news that various California law firms are forming “Global Warming Practice Groups”: Soon after California Attorney General Bill Lockyer announced he was suing carmakers over vehicle pollution, and the state passed a new law to limit greenhouse gas emissions, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman announced it was putting together […]
