Archive - Legal Industry News of Original Jurisdiction

The 20 Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2025)

Did fighting or folding to Trump get reflected in the new Vault 100 ranking?

Jun 26 •

The Top 20 Most Profitable Law Firms (2024)

Last year was a great one for many Biglaw firms—including the new #1 firm in profits per equity partner.

Jun 6 •

As Biglaw Shrinks From Taking on Trump, Boutiques Step Up

Litigators leaving Biglaw to launch boutiques predated Trump, of course—and the trend will continue long after he’s gone.

Jun 4 •

May 2025

SCOTUS Clerk Hiring Watch: OT 2025 And Beyond

Will Justices Thomas or Alito retire under Trump? I’m betting against it.

May 23 •

February 2025

Anti-Terrorism Litigators Are Optimistic About Their Field

A recent Supreme Court case and the arrival of the Trump administration could make the next few years very busy for anti-terrorism litigation.

Feb 27 •

Lat’s Law Firm Pronunciation Guide

Want to know how to pronounce a firm’s name before you interview with them? You’re welcome!

Feb 25 •

SCOTUS Clerk Hiring Watch: All Done?

Plus interim rankings of law schools and feeder judges—and an update on the Bristow Fellows.

Feb 20 •

A Top SCOTUS Litigator’s Major Lateral Move

Neal Katyal gave me the inside scoop on his move to Milbank from Hogan Lovells.

Feb 14 •

Congratulations To The 2025 Skadden Fellows

Many of these young lawyers will be unusually busy during their fellowships.

Feb 6 •

January 2025

A Deep Dive Into The 2024 Am Law 200 Rankings

Profits per partner of $1 million might not be Wachtell or Kirkland money, but it’s also nothing to scoff at.

Jan 9 •

3 Hot Practice Areas For Trump’s First Year

These Biglaw practices could grow—bigly—during 2025, as well as during the Trump administration as a whole.

Jan 7 •

December 2024

SCOTUS Clerk Hiring Watch: Retirement Clues?

Here’s more reason to think that Justices Thomas and Alito aren’t stepping down, at least for the time being.

Dec 5, 2024 •

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