Monday BigLaw Merry-Go-Round (May 27, 2024)
Recent reports on lateral hires, financial data, salaries, and hiring trends in BigLaw.
"Are Law Firms Headed for an Era of Rapid Staff Turnover?" The American Lawyer
"GC Searches Veer Away From Internal Hires, Upending In-House Promotion Tracks," Corporate Counsel
"What Does Big Law Stand to Gain From Slow AI Adoption?" The American Lawyer
"Lawyers with AI Skills Can Enjoy 49% Wage Premium, Research Shows," The American Lawyer
"UK Law Firms' Salary War Risks Their Ability to Expand, Compete," Bloomberg Law
"Are We on the Cusp of a New NQ Pay War?" Law.com International
"Law Firms Can Keep Lateral Partners With Support at Work, Home," Bloomberg Law
"Once 'Unheard Of,' $20M Partner Pay Becomes Standard to Meet at Davis Polk, Simpson Thacher," The American Lawyer
"Soaring Salaries Force Tough Decisions From Big Law Leaders," Bloomberg Law
"How systemizing law firm work allocation enhances diversity efforts and overcomes affinity bias," Canadian Lawyer
"'Mission Critical': Big Law Firms Prioritize Right C-Suite Talent," The American Lawyer
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