Law Firm Hiring | News

Kirkland Adds 13-Partner Team From King & Spalding, Continuing Mass Torts Build

By Andrew Maloney

Kirkland said it has gained more than 100 litigators this year, as it continues to see high demand in its litigation practice. Read More

Law Firm Hiring | News

Simpson Picks Up Partners From Cravath, Kirkland and White & Case in Lateral Spree

By Patrick Smith

The firm has hired four partners from three different firms (and Carlyle) in four cities over the last week. Read More

Mergers and Acquisitions | News

Big Law Merger Pressure's On in New York. Who's Next?

By Patrick Smith

All eyes are on other legacy firms in New York, especially in the Second Hundred, as observers watch for merger pressures. But some, including Hughes Hubbard and Cahill, report they cherish their independence. Read More

Diversity | Analysis

Goodwin Locked in Public Feud with Recruiter Over Diversity Program Decisions

By Patrick Smith

The fallout from the firm's diversity decisions now includes its public feud with a recruiter, who had contacted attorneys at Goodwin about the firm's moves and who lambasted the firm in social media comments. Read More

Judges | News

Trump Nominates Former Personal Lawyer Emil Bove to 3rd Circuit, Sparking Criticism

By Avalon Zoppo

“Mr. Bove's alleged misconduct not only speaks to his fitness as a lawyer, but his activities are part of a broader pattern by President Trump and his allies to undermine the traditional independence of the Justice Department and the rule of law," said U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois. "The silver lining of today's news is that the [Senate Judiciary] Committee will now have the chance to question Mr. Bove, under oath, about his alleged professional misconduct and more. Read More

Law Firm Management | Analysis

Firms With GOP Ties Are Cashing in—and Staffing Up—in Washington

By Abigail Adcox

“Having a deep roster of Republican advisers in a moment like this...has led to an even busier period than we otherwise could have imagined, said Hunter Bates, co-leader of Akin's lobbying and public policy practice. Read More