Is It Better To Be An Equity Partner Or Non-Equity Partner?
On balance, equity partnership is likely still more rewarding in most cases. But for lawyers in certain situations, non-equity arrangements can have strong appeal.
Evolving Partnership Economics: The Equity And Non-Equity Models Are Starting To Blur
In the current law firm landscape, the fact that a lawyer has been designated a partner often conveys very little about the economic arrangement between that lawyer and the firm.
Why Better Financial Acumen is the Key to Law Firm Success in 2025
From training to technology, uncover the essential steps to futureproof your law firm in a competitive market.
So You Want to Lead Your Firm? Be Careful.
Global Chair. Head of Litigation. Office Managing Partner. Those are some nice-sounding titles, right?
4 Tips For Navigating The COVID-19 Crisis
Helpful advice for these troubled times from six managing partners.
5 Issues On The Minds Of Managing Partners
"Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown" -- or manages a law firm in 2020.
Lawyers Aren’t Necessarily Good Managers… So Why Do We Let Them Manage Firms?
Biglaw looks almost exclusively to within for leadership, which probably isn't the best use of resources.
The Hidden Threat: How Fake Identities used by Remote Employees Put Your Business at Risk—and How to Defend Against This
Based on our experience in recent client matters, we have seen an escalating threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) information technology (IT) workers engaging in sophisticated schemes to evade US and UN sanctions, steal intellectual property from US companies, and/or inject ransomware into company IT environments, in support of enhancing North Korea’s illicit weapons program.
Managing Without Fear: 6 Key Attributes Of A Fearless Managing Partner
There are a handful of crucial attributes that make successful managing partners stand out from the crowd.
It Takes Two To Fill The Shoes Of Peter Kalis At K&L Gates
Many expected these two prominent partners to wind up in leadership roles.
K&L Gates After Peter Kalis’s Reign
Finding someone to fill Peter Kalis's shoes will not be easy.
Peter Kalis Won’t Run For Re-Election As Chair Of K&L Gates
What will Peter Kalis's legacy at the firm look like?
The Fifth-Year Dilemma: Do I Stay Or Do I Go (In-House)?
How to make the right decision, and why there might be another way to shape a fulfilling legal career on your own terms.
Peter Kalis Won’t Run For Re-Election As Chair Of K&L Gates
What will Peter Kalis's legacy at the firm look like?
Law Firm Growth Continues… Slowly
Profits are up, and things are looking good.
Democracy And Law Firm Leadership
Columnist David Perla speaks with three law firm heads about different leadership models.
Law Firm Leaders Were Cautiously Optimistic… Before $180K Raises And Brexit
Law firms were in good shape before everything went to hell.
The Tragic Death Of A Biglaw Firm’s Young Managing Partner
Today is a very sad day for two Biglaw firms.