Talent & Careers
Leadership appointments, lateral moves, compensation benchmarks, hiring trends, and workforce data in legal and legal tech
California Labor Law Changes Drive Demand for Employment Attorneys
California's minimum wage hike and new employment laws fuel hiring of labor and employment attorneys in private practice amid evolving legal landscape.
Elite Boutiques Outpace BigLaw with Swift Lateral Partner Moves
Elite boutique law firms lead lateral partner hiring and compensation agility, reshaping BigLaw competition in 2026.
Winston & Strawn Sees Partner Exodus in Texas Amid Merger Plans
More than a dozen partners have left Winston & Strawn's Texas offices amid its 2026 merger with Taylor Wessing, signaling internal disruption.
Boutique Firms Lead BigLaw in Speedy Associate Pay Raises
Boutique law firms in the US are outpacing BigLaw with faster, higher associate salary raises, reshaping talent management.
BigLaw Chairs Say AI Is Redefining Associate Roles and Hiring
Legal AI tools at Fried Frank, Vorys, and others are speeding associate growth and shifting hiring strategies.
BigLaw Firms Shift Partner Pay with Bonuses and Performance Cuts
BigLaw firms like Debevoise & Plimpton are changing partner pay with bonus pools and possible mid-year cuts, affecting retention and morale.
Kirkland Tops $10B Revenue as BigLaw Partner Pay Gaps Widen
Kirkland & Ellis tops $10.6B revenue in 2025; BigLaw sees growing partner pay gaps and a 9.4% rise in lateral partner hiring impacting firm economics.
Top Firms Detail Skills New Lawyers Need in AI-Powered Practice
Major law firms highlight essential AI and human skills for new lawyers to succeed in evolving legal environments amid rising AI adoption.
Milbank Sparks 2026 BigLaw Pay Race with New Associate Salaries
Milbank's June 2026 associate salary hikes have triggered swift matching by firms like McDermott and Susman Godfrey, shaping BigLaw pay trends.
Microsoft’s Brad Smith Urges Calm on AI Job Impact, Sees Economic Opportunity
Microsoft Vice Chair Brad Smith calls for measured responses to AI job changes, highlighting opportunity over panic amid large AI investments.
BigLaw Firms Escalate 2026 Pay War with Higher Associate Salaries
In 2026, major U.S. law firms like Milbank and Susman Godfrey raise associate salaries and bonuses aggressively, intensifying recruitment competition.
Early Law Firm Recruiting Stresses Students, Risks Talent Pipeline
Accelerated law firm recruiting during 1L year harms student well-being and distorts hiring; firms and schools debate best practices for legal talent.
Boutique Firms Match Milbank's $455K Salary, Lead Litigation Rankings
Milbank and elite boutiques align associate salaries at $455K, reshaping litigation firm compensation and recruiting for legal pros.
D.C. Boutique Wilkinson Stekloff Matches New Big Law Pay Scale
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP raises associate salaries to match big law firms' new 2026 market rates, heightening competition in elite litigation recruiting.
BigLaw Firms Shift from Lockstep to Market-Based Partner Pay Models
Top BigLaw firms like Debevoise and Cravath adopt market-driven partner compensation, reshaping partnership dynamics and talent strategies.
AI Masks Low Literacy in Millions of U.S. Workers, Raising Risks
AI helps millions of American workers hide low literacy, challenging workforce readiness and risk management in legal and business sectors.
Lawyers Share Strategies to Stay Relevant Amid AI Disruption
Explore how lawyers can adapt careers and develop skills to thrive as AI reshapes the legal profession.
Milbank Raises Salaries to $235K, McDermott Matches Promptly
Milbank raises associate salaries to $235,000–$455,000 effective July 2026, prompting quick match by McDermott Will & Emery in BigLaw pay battle.
Top Law Firm Awards Summer Bonuses Up to $35K in 2026 Pay Push
In June 2026, a leading law firm gave summer bonuses up to $35,000, highlighting rising pay trends affecting legal recruitment and retention.
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader Merge, Launching New Global Law Firm
Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader merged on June 1, 2026, creating a $3.9B firm amid an industry consolidation wave impacting global legal services.