Law Firms

Aspiring Rainmakers Should Become ‘Activators,’ New Study Shows

Hoping to get better at business development? There’s a book for that: ‘The Activator Advantage,’ by Dr. Matthew Dixon et al.

Jun 20 •

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Judicial Notice (06.15.25): Another One Bites The Dust

Another resigning official fires a parting shot at Trump, another Biglaw firm creates a non-equity tier, and another partner group leaves a settling…

Jun 15 •

Judicial Notice (06.08.25): Noisy Withdrawals

Damian Williams’s departure from Paul Weiss, three notable SCOTUS rulings, the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and another Biglaw firm opening in…

Jun 8 •

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 •

Judicial Notice (06.01.25): Heartburn

Donald Trump v. Leonard Leo, a benchslap of Trump from a prominent conservative judge, and Kirkland’s big raid on a rival.

Jun 2 •

Managing Through Crisis: Debra Wong Yang

From prosecutor to judge to Biglaw partner, Debra Wong Yang has seen a lot—and acquired much wisdom—over a long and varied legal career.

May 28 •

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Judicial Notice (05.26.25): Sturm Und Drang

Judge Ho’s reverse benchslap of SCOTUS, major Paul Weiss partner departures, a big-ticket ruling on the shadow docket, and a trio of notable hires by…

May 26 •

Judicial Notice (05.18.25): The Other ‘Ninth Circus’

A Biglaw AI ‘debacle,’ young(ish) stars of the SCOTUS bar, a Florida judge behaving badly, and Wachtell Lipton’s latest billion-dollar deals.

May 19 •

Paying It Forward: Sandra Leung

Listen now (49 mins) | The former general counsel of a Fortune 100 company, Sandy Leung discusses the executive orders targeting Biglaw, the attacks on…

May 14 •

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Judicial Notice (05.12.25): Checks And Balances

The passing of Justice Souter, the nixing of a controversial nomination, the departure of a $15 million partner, and a talent ‘exodus’ from a storied…

May 12 •

Judicial Notice (05.04.25): Imagine Dragons

Lisa Blatt v. Roman Martinez, a Trump appointee v. the Trump administration, Judge Katsas v. Judge Rao, and... a purple dragon?

May 5 •

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