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Emerson Welcomes Michael Tang as Chief Legal Officer

Emerson Names Michael Tang Chief Legal Officer

Dec 07, 2023

Thomson Reuters Survey Reveals Progress in Small Law Firms

The latest Thomson Reuters Institute survey, the eighth edition of the State of U.S. Small Law Firms report, marks a significant shift in small law firms' longstanding struggle with administrative tasks. For the first time since 2016, the survey found an increase in the time lawyers at small firms (29 or fewer lawyers) spend practicing law, rising from 56% to 61%.

General Counsel Technology

Dec 07, 2023

Major Moves: Josh Birenbaum Leaves Allen & Overy for Kirkland & Ellis

The move signals strategic shifts in LA's legal landscape.

General Counsel Career

Dec 06, 2023

Over 90 Law Firms Pledge to Foster Inclusivity for Lawyers with Disabilities

Law firms pledge inclusivity as “21% of the workforce identifies as having a disability, but only 1.4% of lawyers do.”

Law Firms Career

Dec 05, 2023

Community Discussion: Did you negotiate salary upon receiving your initial offer to go in-house?

In-house counsel weigh on the negotiation process and how they handle total compensation offers.

In-House Counsel Career

Dec 05, 2023

DLA Piper Matches Market Rates with Salary Increases

Competitive legal market ensures that DLA Piper matches Cravath scale for associates.

Law Firms Career

Dec 05, 2023

Latham, Mayer Brown, Greenberg Traurig Lead 2023 Social Law Firm Index

The index scrutinizes the digital marketing strategies of Am Law 200.

Technology Law Firms

Dec 04, 2023

Community Discussion: Can you share your experiences and best practices for negotiating high-stakes deals?

Commercial Counsel discuss their best practices for negotiating high-stakes deals in their practice.

In-House Counsel Career

Dec 04, 2023

Community Discussion: BigLaw salary bumps make me a bit bitter about going in-house. Anyone else?

In-house Counsel talk about the salary wars in BigLaw and how that affects them now.

In-House Counsel Law Firms

Dec 04, 2023

Community Discussion: An old colleague reached out to ask if I'm interested in joining his startup as their only lawyer. What should I consider or ask my colleague?

In-house Counsel talk through what counsel would need to know before becoming the only lawyer at a company.

In-House Counsel Career

Dec 04, 2023

Community Discussion: How do you handle pushback from a client? When do you let it go and when do you press your position?

Legal Counsel discuss how best to deal with clients when they pushback on advice.

General Counsel In-House Counsel

Dec 03, 2023

Community Discussion: What strategies do you employ to ensure a healthy work-life balance for your legal operations team, especially under high workloads?

Legal Operations professionals talk about how they keep a healthy work-life balance for their team during stressful work periods.

Legal Operations Career

Dec 02, 2023

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Emerson Welcomes Michael Tang as Chief Legal Officer

Thomson Reuters Survey Reveals Progress in Small Law Firms

Major Moves: Josh Birenbaum Leaves Allen & Overy for Kirkland & Ellis

Over 90 Law Firms Pledge to Foster Inclusivity for Lawyers with Disabilities

Community Discussion: Did you negotiate salary upon receiving your initial offer to go in-house?

DLA Piper Matches Market Rates with Salary Increases

Latham, Mayer Brown, Greenberg Traurig Lead 2023 Social Law Firm Index

Community Discussion: Can you share your experiences and best practices for negotiating high-stakes deals?

Community Discussion: BigLaw salary bumps make me a bit bitter about going in-house. Anyone else?

Community Discussion: An old colleague reached out to ask if I'm interested in joining his startup as their only lawyer. What should I consider or ask my colleague?

Community Discussion: How do you handle pushback from a client? When do you let it go and when do you press your position?

Community Discussion: What strategies do you employ to ensure a healthy work-life balance for your legal operations team, especially under high workloads?