Goodwin Procter is laying off associates, paralegals, and other professional staff across its offices amid a slowdown in legal work following historic demand a year earlier.
Staffing levels at the firm were deemed “too high for our current and projected demand,” according to an internal memo viewed by Bloomberg Law. The decision means a 5% reduction in the timekeeper and business operation population, according to the memo.
The move follows layoffs at other major and tech-focused firms such as Kirkland & Ellis, Cooley, and Gunderson Dettmer, along with staff reductions and hiring freezes at major tech companies.
The Boston-founded firm ...