Hogan Lovells Inherits Trump Deals Quandary in Cadwalader Merger
Hogan Lovells is set to inherit the murky status of Cadwalader’s commitment to President Donald Trump for $100 million in legal services for causes he and the firm support.
Goldstein Grilled on Past Lies, Accused of Playing the Victim
High-profile US Supreme Court advocate Tom Goldstein, who again took the stand in his own defense on tax and false statement charges, faced cross-examination Thursday on his history of deceiving people.
Lowenstein Overhauls Leadership Structure, Adds Managing Partner
Lowenstein Sandler is dividing firm leadership among two longtime partners and adding a management committee as the firm looks to make good on an ambitious hiring plan.
DOJ Antitrust Chief’s Exit Shakes Up Private Litigants, States
The resignation of Justice Department antitrust chief Abigail Slater has left private bar attorneys questioning how federal competition laws will be enforced and which merger deals will be challenged.
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Cahill Hires Two Finance Partners to Lead London Practice Groups
Jeremy Duffy and Lisa Seifman joined Cahill Gordon & Reindel as partners in London, the firm announced Feb. 9. Duffy will serve as chair of the European leveraged finance practice group, while Seifman will serve as chair of the real estate finance practice group, and both will serve as co-chairs of the digital infrastructure finance practice group.
Barnes & Thornburg Expands in DC With White Collar Partner
Jeffrey Lehtman joined Barnes & Thornburg as a partner in its White Collar, Compliance and Investigations practice in Washington, D.C., the firm announced Feb. 3.
Greenberg Traurig Adds Ex-Occidental Lawyer in Energy Transition
Myles Culhane joined Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder in its energy transition and carbon capture practices in Sacramento, the firm announced Feb. 10.
Seddons Adds Ben Marks to Residential Real Estate Team
Ben Marks joined Seddons GSC as a partner in its residential real estate team, the firm announced Feb. 9.
Brandon Brown Joins Labor Firm Fisher Phillips in New Orleans
Brandon Brown joined labor and employment firm Fisher Phillips as a partner in its New Orleans office, the firm announced Feb. 11.
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Latham Tops Kirkland for M&A Crown in Year Marked by Megadeals
Latham & Watkins expects the brisk pace of deals work to continue in the new year after dethroning Kirkland & Ellis as Big Law’s top mergers and acquisitions adviser in 2025.
Latham Tops Kirkland for M&A Crown in Year Marked by Megadeals
Latham & Watkins expects the brisk pace of deals work to continue in the new year after dethroning Kirkland & Ellis as Big Law’s top mergers and acquisitions adviser in 2025.
The $225,000 Starting Salary: How Big Law Associates Make Bank
Big law associates work long days to meet annual targets of around 2,000 billable hours. Why do they do it? The financial rewards are substantial: starting salaries at top tier law firms begin at $225,000 annually. And that's not including lucrative year-end and special bonuses. In this video, we explain the system at the heart of Big Law's big paydays for its junior lawyers.
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