Welcome To Biglaw: Brand New Megafirm A&O Shearman Officially Makes Its Debut
The newly merged Biglaw behemoth has named its leaders and is ready to roll.
Mum’s The Word On Shearman’s U.S. Partner Departures Ahead Of A&O Merger
Loose lips sink Biglaw merger ships.
Chrometa: Turning Time Into Billable Value For Modern Lawyers
Adoption of Chrometa represents more than a technological upgrade; it reflects a professional philosophy that values accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
Top Biglaw Firm Opens Its Own Office In Saudi Arabia Ahead Of Major Merger
Allen & Overy is among a handful of other Biglaw firms operating independently in the region.
A&O Shearman To Move Into Shearman’s New York Office Space Post-Merger
The legacy firm’s NYC office is beautiful, so this isn’t a shocking decision.
Another Biglaw Firm Raises Associate Salaries To Take Their Place In The Top Tier Of The Industry
The pressure mounts for the top of Biglaw to match the latest round of salary increases.
Good: Biglaw Firm Encourages Charitable Donations. Bad: Biglaw Firm Reminds Associates They Haven’t Gotten Raises.
Charitable giving is great, but maybe there's a more tactful way to ask for donations.
AI + legal workflows: 5 plays that actually move the needle
Unsure where to start with AI? Learn 5 law firm workflows that can improve intake, conflicts, drafting, docketing, and time tracking—plus prompts, ethics tips, and steps for real ROI.
Top Biglaw Firm Removed From Notorious Hackers’ Website 1 Day Ahead Of Ransomware Deadline
LockBit threatened to publish the Biglaw firm's data unless it negotiated a price by November 28, and now the firm has been removed from hackers' site on the dark web. What could this mean?
Allen & Overy Hit By Ransomware Cyber Attack
The hackers threatened to publish the Biglaw firm's data unless it negotiates a price by November 28.
What Do Magic Circle Partners Think Of The A&O Shearman Merger? Not Much…
The deal seems to be getting met with a collective shoulder shrug in the U.K.
A&O Shearman Merger Approved, Poised To Become Third-Largest Firm In The World
Make way for the next Biglaw behemoth. Congratulations!
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
As Expected, Allen & Overy Leaders Will Manage A&O Shearman
Everyone saw this coming from the get go.
With Nearly ‘Everyone’ In Favor Of This Biglaw Merger, A&O Shearman ‘Is Going To Happen’
The partnership vote on the tie-up is ongoing, and will end in mid-October.
A&O Shearman Moves Closer To Reality As Partnership Vote Approaches
The vote is expected to begin next week.
Are Redundancies On The Horizon After Allen & Overy Merges With Shearman?
Leaders of both firms don't seem to be too worried about it -- which is a good thing.
Allen & Overy Loses Managing Partner Amid Shearman Merger Talks
An unexpected exit from one of the firm's leaders.