Paul, Weiss and Skadden: Capitulating Cowards of the Legal Profession | The New Republic
Some firms have caved to Trump’s blatantly unconstitutional demands. Others have stood and fought. We know which ones deserve our admiration.| The New Republic
The 4 Day Hard-Work Week Trend Sees Kirkland & Ellis Join Up Norma Harris, LawFuel contributing editor Kirkland & Ellis, the behemoth that rakes in close to US$8.8 billion and dumps US$9.25 million per equity partner into their bonus pools has decided zuckt nicht and is trying a four‑day in‑office week in London. The firm that has juniors […] The post Kirkland & Ellis Joins Four-Day Office Week Party (Reluctantly) first appeared on .|
Some firms have caved to Trump’s blatantly unconstitutional demands. Others have stood and fought. We know which ones deserve our admiration.| The New Republic
Eleanor Fox argues that the leading law firms should have immediately and collectively resisted President Donald Trump’s attacks. Strong, timely collective resistance may have helped staunch democratic backsliding and prevented normalization of repeated, speech-chilling demands. Doing so, however, the firms would have faced the risk of violating the antitrust laws. This article assesses antitrust’s treatment of political action and argues that the space for protected political action need...| ProMarket
Damian Williams isn’t just another high-powered litigator making a lateral leap, he’s making waves, raising eyebrows, and possibly laying the groundwork for a pivot into politics. If you’ve been tracking the latest episodes in the “Trump v. Biglaw” saga, you’ll know this isn’t your average career hop. Williams, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is stepping out of the white-shoe fortress of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP just five month...| - Law news and jobs
BigLaw Salaries: What You Need to Know in 2025 Norma Harris, Lawfuel contributing writer BigLaw salaries aren’t just numbers, they’re a roadmap to power, prestige, and burnout. If you’re a junior associate eyeing the money trail or a law student wondering if that six-figure debt is worth it, this is the guide you need. As BigLaw Salaries: What You Need to Know in 2025 Norma Harris, Lawfuel contributing writer BigLaw salaries aren’t just numbers, they’re a roadmap to power, prestige,...| - Law news and jobs
McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel are reportedly on the brink of finalizing one of the most significant law firm mergers in recent years. Both firms confirmed they are “actively finalizing a transformative combination,” with an official merger anticipated in the coming months. McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel are reportedly on the brink of finalizing one of the most significant law firm mergers in recent years. Both firms confirmed they are “actively finaliz...| - Law news and jobs
By: Emily Mundt In the wake of his scourge against diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) in federal spaces, President Trump has turned his attention to what he believes is one of the primary perpetrators of DEI in the private sector, big law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has demanded information about employment practices from […] The post DEI, Big Law, and the Fight for North Carolina appeared first on Wake Forest Law Review.| Wake Forest Law Review
