Baker & McKenzie

Biglaw

The 2024 Outside Counsel Rankings: Top Law Firms By Industry

A look at the top firms in different markets, according to in-house counsel.

By Vera Djordjevich

Biglaw

Mega Biglaw Firm Plans To Get Even Bigger, Focuses On New York

The firm is already big, but it wants to become more profitable.

By Kathryn Rubino

In-House Counsel

Challenges Facing Financial Services Law Firms

We highlight steps lawyers should consider to move toward their desired outcomes.

By Relativity and Above The Law

Morning Docket

Morning Docket: 05.28.24

Baker McKenzie Poaches Partner From O’Melveny: In M&A Biglaw Trend That Is Surprisingly Risky: Expanding non-equity partner ranks. Aileen Cannon Unsealed A Bunch Of Documents: It sure seems tense in that courtroom. Another Trump Criminal Case, Another Gag Order: Another unhinged social media post from the former president. Biglaw Is Growing In Atlanta: But the traditional ATL firms stay dominant.

By Kathryn Rubino

Biglaw

Biglaw Partner Backs Away From IRS Row

The case was voluntarily dismissed.

By Kathryn Rubino

Biglaw

Biglaw Firm Takes On The IRS

Just as the IRS is turning its enforcement efforts to partnerships....

By Kathryn Rubino

Biglaw

Elite Firm Announces Associate Salary Increases On Top Of Year-End Bonuses

Baker McKenzie, one of the world's leading law firms, is spreading the wealth to its associates through salary bumps and bonuses.

By Staci Zaretsky

Small Law Firms

The 2024 Solo And Small Firm Compensation Report

From total compensation to origination fees, we’re benchmarking lawyer pay with input from over 750 respondents.

By iManage and Above The Law

Biglaw

Baker McKenzie Ditches Attorney Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

The allegations are shocking.

By Kathryn Rubino

Biglaw

Baker McKenzie Partner Leaves Firm After Conclusion Of Racism Probe

The firm issued an apology, and said that a new management team would be put into place.

By Staci Zaretsky

Biglaw

Baker McKenzie Investigating Racism Claims; Partner Steps Away From Leadership Role

A departure memo reveals all.

By Kathryn Rubino

Morning Docket

* Just because the law determines that someone is a dangerous threat to others, the Fifth Circuit rules that court orders still can't take away their guns because that's a fundamental right. You know, walking around as a free person is a fundamental right too... can the justice system still put criminals in prison? [Reuters] * Lizzo is now officially 100 percent that bitch. [Law360] * Baker McKenzie office managing partner steps aside amid investigation into office-wide discrimination claims. [LegalCheek] * Mergers are going to get bigger. Which is the point of all mergers, but we mean a lot bigger. [American Lawyer] * Data breaches are going to get costlier to deal with. So maybe plan ahead? Or don't... plaintiffs lawyers need work too. [Law.com Barometer]

By Joe Patrice