Introducing A Legal Rating System That Cuts The Gamesmanship
The Leopard Law Firm Index tracks the vitality of more than 4,000 firms through quantitative, dynamic data.
Morning Docket: 10.18.17
* Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer spent Monday with special counsel Robert Mueller's team, chatting about all sorts of things related to the Russia probe. They presumably spoke about more than Trump's choice of Russian dressing. [POLITICO] * During a meeting held at Debevoise & Plimpton's New York office, the members of the Weinstein Company's board ratified their decision to fire Harvey Weinstein from his own company. Every employment lawyer's worst nightmare later resigned from the board. [DealBook / New York Times] * "Democratic attorneys general are getting national injunctions to stop the Trump administration. In just two short years, the national injunction went from rare to routine." The Trump presidency has ushered in the era of nationwide injunctions, and not everyone seems to be a fan of this type of one-size-fits-all jurisprudence. [CNN] * In case you missed it, come 2019, there will be three legal genders in California: male, female, and non-binary. Under the Gender Recognition Act, citizens of the Golden State may select non-binary as an option on state-issued IDs, driver’s licenses, and birth certificates. Congratulations on this landmark legislation. [Esquire] * The number of this year's law firm mergers is set to break records, but you better get ready for MOAR MERGERS. Per Janet Stanton of Adam Smith Esq., deals are happening behind the scenes, and partner defections may serve as an indication of merger talks. Can you think of a firm that's been losing partners? [Am Law Daily]
Tuning Up Your Office Systems, Client Relationships, And Operating Documents
Join us on March 26th for this CLE-eligible webinar led by Claude Ducloux where he'll dive into the strategic implications of adapting ethical practices to a distributed environment.
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Lawyers share a number of personality traits that distinguish them from the general public. A lot.
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The Magic Circle vs. New York’s Elite
A comparison of the recent financial performance of the top U.K. and New York law firms.
Deviations From The Norm: The Lawyer ‘Type’ And Legal Hiring
Is there a place for trait-assessment testing in Biglaw hiring?
The Next Chapter In Legal Tech Innovation: Introducing Protégé™
Meet LexisNexis Protégé™, the new AI assistant that leverages personalization choices controlled by the user or their organization to optimize the individual’s AI experience.
‘We Already Have The Good Corn’: Notes From The Forum On Legal Evolution
A new organization seeks to accelerate innovation in the legal industry.
From Across The Desk: ‘Entrepreneurial?’ Really?
Bruce MacEwen of Adam Smith Esq. discusses law firm culture and the meaning of the word “entrepreneurial.”
ATL Survey Miscellany: Health Care, Compensation, And Social Media
A look at 3 of our ongoing survey projects: and a request for help with a new research initiative.
From Across the Desk: CAGR for Dummies
Bruce MacEwen of Adam Smith Esq. answers the question: Is BigLaw really “alive, well, and rich”?
A Career in Legal Services: Practising Law Institute Honors Toby J. Rothschild
PLI honors Toby J. Rothschild with its inaugural Victor J. Rubino Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Training, recognizing his dedication and impact.
How Badly Has Biglaw Been Battered?
Two prominent observers of the legal profession argue over the health of large law firms.
From Across the Desk: Category Killers
Bruce MacEwen of Adam Smith, Esq. continues his taxonomy of law firms with the "category killers."
From Across the Desk: Corporate-Centric Firms
Bruce MacEwen of Adam Smith Esq. continues his taxonomy of law firms with the corporate-centric firms.
From Across the Desk: The Weil Layoffs
Bruce MacEwen of Adam Smith Esq. takes a closer look at the recent layoffs at Weil.
From Across the Desk: Capital-Markets Centric Firms
Bruce MacEwen of Adam Smith Esq. continues his taxonomy of law firms with the capital-markets centric firms.