Lateral Link Partner And Law Firm Survey: The Results Are In
Congratulations to these leaders in their fields!
Where Did Dewey & LeBoeuf’s Big-Name Partners Land?
In the aftermath of Dewey, where have the pieces of this former empire landed?
Why Better Billing Statements Can Improve Your Firm’s Finances—And Your Client Relationships
Outdated billing is costing law firms money. Discover how clear, modern billing practices boost profits, trust, and cash flow in 2025.
Jones Day: Mandatory Retirement For Big Hitters Creates Opportunity For Others
Some thoughts on the Jones Day partnership from Michael Allen of Lateral Link (sponsored post).
Morning Docket: 09.18.12
* “We’re all from the Ivy League. That seems to be more relevant than what faith we are.” SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas really knows how to make Article III Groupie’s heart sing. [New York Times] * Dewey know why this failed firm’s bankruptcy team is cutting special deals with the former D&Lers who worked on the sale of the Dodgers? Like all things Biglaw, it all circles back to money. [WSJ Law Blog] * What in William Baer's past might lead the Senate Judiciary Committee to hold a closed meeting on his candidacy to lead the DOJ's Antitrust Division? [Blog of Legal Times] * In a heartwarming pro bono project, Proskauer Rose will be representing NYC in its attempts to evict an elderly newsstand operator from his kiosk in Greenwich Village. It really brings a tear to your eye, doesn’t it? [New York Post] * Jerry Sandusky will be sentenced on October 9, and prosecutors are asking that he be classified as a sexually violent predator. Boy, that’ll be a fun title to have while he’s in jail for the rest of his life. [Bloomberg] * “[A]t present, the large majority of law graduates — perhaps 80 percent — end up worse off after going to law school that they were before they enrolled.” Paul Campos is so cheerful in his book. [National Law Journal]
Dewey Have Data on How Much Partners Got Paid? Yes — Thanks to the Partner Contribution Plan
Here are spreadsheets showing how much Dewey's 109 most highly compensated partners earned in 2011 and 2012, along with how much they are being asked to contribute in "clawbacks" under the "Partnership Contribution Plan." Enjoy!
Boy, Dewey Have A Reading List For You!
Dewey have news for you: who's to blame for the firm's downfall, more partner departures, and revelations about ex-chairman Steve Davis's personal life....
How Strong Is Your Firm’s Financial Visibility?
Discover how to gain more control over your firm’s finances and unlock smarter growth strategies—take a quick financial visibility quiz designed for law firms.
Dewey Have Room For Incoming Associates? Or Overseas Offices?
What is Dewey going to do with incoming associates from the class of 2012? And will it hold on to its foreign offices?
Where’s LeBoeuf? An Update on Doings at Dewey
What's going down at Dewey? Some claim the firm is experiencing financial difficulties, and there have been some partner departures and reports of associate layoffs. But Dewey claims that it's really just business as usual over there. Let's tackle the question: Where's Le Boeuf?
Musical Chairs: Dewey Deepens Its Bankruptcy Bench
The economy seems to be on the mend. Corporate profits are strong, and the Dow is north of 12,000. In the legal world, layoffs are down, bonuses are up, and hiring is way up. But governments — federal, state, and local — are staggering under mountains of debt. State and local governments have borrowed $2.4 […]