large law firms

3 cost-cutting tips for legal departments

By Ashley Post | April 30, 2012

Analyzing workflows, evaluating law firms and preventing extra e-discovery expenses can slash overall spending
Law firm billing rates steadily climbing despite down economy

By Alex Vorro | April 17, 2012

At a time when corporate purse strings are still cinched relatively tightly, legal departments probably aren’t popping champagne bottles over the news that rates for their outside counsel are continuing to rise.
14 U.S. law firms merge in Q1 2012

By Alex Vorro | April 3, 2012

It’s steady as she goes for law firms so far this year when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. A survey released yesterday by legal consultancy Altman Weil Inc. says that 2012’s M&A activity continues the rebound of law firm combinations that began in Q3 2010 and held firm through...
Law firm close to settlement in age discrimination suit

By Cathleen Flahardy | March 9, 2012

According to The Wall Street Journal, law firm Kelley Drye may be nearing a settlement in an age discrimination suit it has been battling for about two years.
Clearing away cloud computing confusion

By Alex Vorro | November 1, 2011

How cloud computing can benefit your legal department
Some experienced lawyers are in high demand

By Cathleen Flahardy | October 24, 2011

While the legal job market may still be in “struggle” mode, it’s not all gloom and doom, according to a new study.
Working mothers still struggling in legal world

By Alex Vorro | August 18, 2011

Despite the many changes in recent years seeking to improve the work-life balance for lawyers, working mothers in law firms continue to face challenges with the long hours and inflexible schedules.
Student Support Programs Will Increase Legal Diversity

By Brad Smith | January 1, 2011

The Leadership Council for Legal Diversity focuses on helping current and future law students.
How to Avoid Attrition

By John Lewis Jr. | December 1, 2010

Five ways to ensure that diverse lawyers won't leave.
SuperConference 2010

By Christopher Danzig, Cathleen Flahardy, Chelsea Hennessy, Mary Swanton, Lauren Williamson | July 1, 2010

Reports from the Premier Conference for the In-House Bar.