Talent & Careers
Leadership appointments, lateral moves, compensation benchmarks, hiring trends, and workforce data in legal and legal tech
Law Firms Rethink Associate Training as AI Upends Traditional Tasks
Law firms are overhauling associate assignments and training as AI speeds up routine tasks, creating new challenges for skills development and lawyer growth.
Shearman & Sterling Loses 8% of Partners as BigLaw Lateral Moves Surge
Shearman & Sterling reports 8% partner attrition—reflecting escalating lateral movement and structural shifts in U.S. BigLaw. Lateral hiring reached a six-year high in early 2026.
A&O Shearman Cuts More Roles Amid Post-Merger Integration
A&O Shearman continues layoffs, reducing business services roles in London following its $3.5B merger, underlining shifting firm structures and BigLaw consolidation trends.
One-third of lateral partners leave BigLaw within five years
A new analysis shows around one-third of lateral partners exit BigLaw within five years, posing strategic challenges for law firm leaders focused on retention and integration.
BigLaw Rent Crunch: Associate Moves Home as Attrition, Costs Soar
A Los Angeles BigLaw associate moved back home due to high rents, underscoring rising attrition and multi-million-dollar turnover costs for law firms.
Law Schools Shift Programs as BigLaw Hiring Timelines Compress
BYU Law adapts its Academies Program for earlier BigLaw recruitment, signaling a national trend of law schools revamping curricula to meet changing talent demands.
BigLaw Partner Pay Soars as Firms Report Record Profits for 2025
BigLaw firms announce major partner compensation increases after record profits in 2025, driving trends in legal talent recruitment, retention, and partnership models.
Morgan Lewis Tops Vault's 2027 Law Firm Quality of Life Rankings
Morgan Lewis claims the top spot in Vault's 2027 'Best Law Firm to Work For' rankings, offering fresh insights for legal recruitment and retention strategies.
BigLaw Cools Hiring Amid Deal Slump and Leans Into Tech Upskilling
BigLaw firms slow hiring as M&A and private equity deals decline, pivoting to litigation, compliance, and tech-driven associate training.
More Top Litigators Exit BigLaw for Boutique Litigation Firms
Elite litigators are leaving BigLaw for boutique firms, seeking better workload balance and client engagement, reshaping talent strategies for law firm leaders and legal recruiters.
Stanford Claims Top Spot in 2026 U.S. News Law School Rankings
Stanford surpasses Yale as the top U.S. law school, reflecting new ranking criteria focused on employment and bar passage rates.
Yale and Chicago Tie for Second in 2026 Law School Rankings
Yale Law School shares the No. 2 spot with Chicago, impacting law firm recruitment strategies.
AI-Skilled Hiring in Big Law Jumps 106% Amid Tech Shift
AI expertise drives 106% rise in Big Law associate hiring, reshaping recruitment strategies.
US Law Firms Boost Office Leasing for Tech-Enhanced Workspaces
US law firms leased 10.7 million sq ft in 2025, embracing high-tech hybrid workspaces.
Rappers Charged with Kidnapping Gucci Mane in Dallas
Pooh Shiesty and Big30 charged with kidnapping Gucci Mane in Dallas, raising concerns over legal risks for artists.
Courts Punish Lawyers for AI-Fabricated Citations
U.S. courts are sanctioning attorneys for using AI-generated false legal citations, highlighting the risks of unverified AI tools in legal practice.
Georgia Court Decision May Change Employee Indemnification Practices
A Georgia court decision on indemnifying new hires prompts shifts in litigation and hiring strategies for legal professionals.
HR and Operations Synergy Strategies Explored in New Podcast
A podcast explores strategies for aligning HR with operations, affecting day-to-day efficiency and legal ops.
Memphis Firm Urges Early Succession Planning for Retirement
Memphis firm emphasizes early succession planning to ensure continued client retention and financial stability.
HRSA Updates 340B Compliance, Redefines Healthcare Practices
HRSA issues bulletin reshaping 340B compliance, affecting pharmacies and legal obligations in healthcare.