WOW!!! Once Again, Davis Polk Raises The Bar On Bonuses
Holy crap! This is a lot of money.
Biglaw Firm Hired For Andrew Cuomo Impeachment Investigation
Of course a Biglaw firm is leading the investigation, but which one got the nod?
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.
Grading All The Davis Polk Gift Bonuses
We knew they were offering associates a choice of great gifts, let's see what's on the menu!
Who Wins The Jingle War: Cellino Or Barnes?
Each half of the former firm has a new phone number.
Judicial Notice: Vernon Jordan, RIP
Plus other notable legal news from the week that was.
Davis Polk Tells Associates ‘Thank You’ With Extra Special Gifts
No, it's not cash, but it's still very nice.
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.
Davis Polk Comes Out On Top As 2020’s Biglaw Bonus Champion
A great big round of applause for the firm that fattened associates' wallets during COVID-19.
WOW!!! Davis Polk Raises The Bar On Bonuses
This is going to put a lot of pressure on the market.
Davis Polk Confirms That We’re In The Twilight Of The Lockstep Firm
Another firm transitions away from full lockstep compensation.
What Biglaw Is Saying About The Unrest Sweeping The Nation
We now have 70+ statements from Biglaw on racial injustice. Will this pressure other firms to do something? We sure hope so.
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.
Elite Firm Joins Milbank Scale… Earns Well-Deserved Nod Of Affirmation
Bonus match memo gets a meme.
Davis Polk Responds To Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
They say they'll defend themselves 'vigorously.'
Morning Docket: 11.06.19
* Roger Stone left early from his trial yesterday because he complained of food poisoning. At least this is better than R. Kelly's infected toenail excuse... [CNN] * An attorney alleged to have smuggled a hit list out of jail has been denied the reinstatement of her law license. [East Bay Times] * Attorneys for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes have filed a motion to withdraw from the case, stating that they haven't been paid for more than a year. Holmes has come a long way from paying numerous attorneys hefty fees to go after Theranos whistleblowers. [CNBC] * The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has asked that Harvard Law make reparations to that country for the impact Antiguan slave labor had on the creation of Harvard Law School. [Toronto Star] * A celebrated cellist has won $11M in a slip and fall lawsuit against an upscale food market. That's a lot of cheddar. [New York Post] * Kentucky elected its first African American attorney general last night. [The Hill] * The Supreme Court yesterday seemed to frown upon North Carolina's use of copyrighted images of a pirate ship that sunk off its shores. If you want to see good images of a pirate ship, there's a ride you should check out... [USA Today]
Davis Polk Hit With Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
He alleges the firm retaliated against him when he complained about the discrimination.
Andrew Yang Is Just Like Us, When It Comes To Biglaw
Yang explains why he left Biglaw.