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.

Goldman’s Top Lawyer Ruemmler to Leave Over Epstein Ties

Kathy Ruemmler is leaving her position as Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s top lawyer, drawing to a close a monthslong saga that saw the investment bank staunchly defend Ruemmler over her previous association with Jeffrey Epstein.

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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.

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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.

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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