A handful of Big Law firms known for partner retention are seeing unexpected departures in 2025, highlighting vulnerabilities in compensation structures and market shifts.
The general counsel's job is set to get tougher, with regulatory changes, geopolitical turmoil, and sweeping technological changes continuing and intensifying into 2025.
The July 2025 bar exam might cost the California Bar millions more than planned. The current July quote is $4.4 million, while the bar expected $2.4 million, with negotiations ongoing.
Jasmine Singh, a veteran legal executive with experience at Pinterest, Patreon, and Binti, has been named General Counsel at Ironclad, a leading CLM platform.
Discover the untold story of Burning Man’s legal origins as Carole Morrell, the festival’s first General Counsel, shares her experiences navigating lawsuits, radical expression, and the chaos of Burning Man’s early years.
Sean Edgett, former general counsel of Twitter before it was bought by Elon Musk for $44 billion in 2022, has been named the new legal chief and secretary of Match Group
Vanguard has appointed Tonya T. Robinson as its new General Counsel, effective October 2024. Robinson brings extensive experience from KPMG, HUD, and WilmerHale, and will oversee legal and compliance matters, public policy, and investment stewardship.
