Legal.io Newsletter - October 29, 2021

Published weekly on Friday, the Legal.io Newsletter covers the latest in legal, talent & tech.

Legal.io Newsletter - October 29, 2021

News

Competition for legal talent in Texas is so strong that some law firms are paying signing bonuses as high as $500,000 to hire the most experienced associates from other firms. More here.

Trellis Raises $14.1M - the LA-based legal analytics platform company has raised their Series A led by Headline Ventures. Trellis plans to build out their new APIs and expand their team. More here. 

Initial Litigation Offering - Law firm Roche Freeman LLP and investment platform Republic are behind the "ILO", which will fund a case against a California county. The suit seeks up to $1B in damages. More here.  

Sun European Partners Affiliate Acquires Fletchers - the private equity firm has acquired the UK personal injury law firm. The firm will retain its headquarters in Southport. More here. 

2022: Year of the Firm Mergers? - Law firm merger consultants say several large firms are in merger talks based off of continuing pressure in the lateral market and the widening gap among elite firms. More here. 

Facebook Inc. Changes Name to Meta Platforms Inc. - The new name, Meta (for short) aligns with Zuckerberg's commitment to developing new tech called the "metaverse". The social platform will still retain the name Facebook. More here.

In-house? Join the conversation on Fishbowl (anonymous).

Legal Jobs đź‘©đźŹľ‍⚖️

We curate the best in-house jobs so you don't have to. See 1000+ open positions on legal.io.jobs or click here to post a job.

 

Customer Stories

See how leading enterprise in-house teams have scaled smarter with Legal.io's high-caliber flex talent.

More from Legal.io


Harvard Appoints Jennifer O’Connor as New VP, GC
Harvard Appoints Jennifer O’Connor as New VP, GC

O'Connor is currently VP of Tech and Information Law and Policy at Northrop Grumman and was GC for the Department of Defense during the Obama administration.

Jul 10, 2024
Read More
Law Schools Must Embrace Free Speech 
Law Schools Must Embrace Free Speech 

ABA rule rings in new era on free speech In law schools following recent incidents that sparked concerns.

Feb 07, 2024
Read More
Am Law 200 Update: The Rise of Second Hundred Firms
Am Law 200 Update: The Rise of Second Hundred Firms

The report highlights significant growth among the Second Hundred, which outpaced other segments in demand and revenue growth.

May 10, 2024
Read More
In-House Counsel Embracing AI Advancements in the Legal Industry
In-House Counsel Embracing AI Advancements in the Legal Industry

A Bloomberg Law special report indicates that in-house counsel use of artificial intelligence increased five-fold from Spring 2023 to Summer 2023.

Aug 30, 2023
Read More
Ready to hire?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your hiring needs.

Free 15-min consultation
Legal.io Platform
5 star reviews
Hiring made smarter

Easy-to-use platform for hiring legal talent, managing spend, and optimizing your panel — plus an average savings of 50%.

Need Immediate Help?

Submit a hiring request and let our experts handle the entire process for you.