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Good morning. The Trump administration is threatening Big Law, and firms are quietly removing DEI language from their websites, hoping to stay out of the crosshairs. Also, The Global Lawyer examines why law firms collapse.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

 

Commentary

In the Shadow of the Ruins: Why Law Firms Fail

By Caroline Byrne

Even major law firms can crumble overnight—torn apart by shifting markets, internal strife, and the illusion that... Read More

 

Diversity | News

Big Law Firms Quietly Remove DEI Website Language, Alter Diversity Policies

By Abigail Adcox and Dan Roe

Several law firms have removed DEI information and struck the word "diversity" from DEI-focused topics on their sites. Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Squire Patton Boggs Loses 5 Partners to Australian Firm

By Christopher Niesche

The five Squire partners, plus one associate who moves to Piper Alderman as a partner, join the firm in Sydney as the... Read More

 

Law Firm Management | Analysis

After Trump Targets Law Firms, Firm Leaders Express Shock But Few Make Public Statements

By ALM Staff

"You will see most firms take a more conservative approach to taking on matters that piss off the administration," noted... Read More

 

Women in Law | News

Nine Trailblazing Women at Top Law Firms in Africa Share Their Leadership Tips

By Alfred Olufemi

Nine exceptional women are breaking barriers as managing partners in top law firms across Africa, leading with expertise,... Read More

 

Legal Ethics and Attorney Discipline | News

Knives Out: Uproar as Ontario Law Society Chief Exits Over ‘Secret' Pay Hike to Nearly $1M

By Caroline Byrne

Toronto is home base to Canada's BigLaw firms, so the Ontario Law Society (LSO) has powerful enemies as well as allies... Read More

 

Initial Public Offerings | News

Linklaters Advises on Fourth Oman IPO in 18 Months

By Molly G Smith

The firm's London-based global chair of equities has spearheaded the transactions. Read More

 

Government | Q&A

A Q&A With the Head of the Government Legal Department

By Paul Hodkinson

For International Women's Day, the U.K. government's most senior legal official spoke to Law.com International about... Read More

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