Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner laid off 47 legal secretaries and administrative staff across global offices, the law firm said Thursday, joining rivals in making cuts during a slowdown in demand.
The reductions affect 34 business staffers in the US and 13 across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the firm said. The layoffs, which include no lawyers, came after an internal review of its business services staffing.
“All affected employees have been notified and will be provided comprehensive support packages, including competitive severance benefits, outplacement assistance and resources to facilitate their career transition,” the St. Louis-founded firm said in a ...