Partner Issues Archives - Above the Law https://abovethelaw.com/tag/partner-issues/ A Legal Web Site – News, Insights, and Opinions on Law Firms, Lawyers, Law School, Law Suits, Judges and Courts Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:48:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 208237768 Should We Be Expecting A ‘Wave’ Of Biglaw Partner De-Equitizations In 2025? https://abovethelaw.com/2024/12/should-we-be-expecting-a-wave-of-biglaw-partner-de-equitizations-in-2025/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:33:28 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1078341 It's all about the bottom line, and some partners are going to be left out in the cold.

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]]> 1078341 Biglaw’s 2025 Outlook Is So Bright Partners Need To Wear Shades https://abovethelaw.com/2024/12/biglaws-2025-outlook-is-so-bright-partners-need-to-wear-shades/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:14:43 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1078263 There may be some challenges ahead, but it's going to be a great year.

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]]> 1078263 Do These Practice Areas Boost Your Chances Of Making Partner? https://abovethelaw.com/2024/12/do-these-practice-areas-boost-your-chances-of-making-partner/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:30:14 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1078137 They're certainly well represented in the most recent Biglaw partnership class.

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]]> 1078137 After Losing Partners And Profitability, Top 100 Biglaw Firm Is Reportedly Seeking Merger Partner https://abovethelaw.com/2024/11/after-losing-partners-and-profitability-top-100-biglaw-firm-is-reportedly-seeking-merger-partner/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:01:22 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1077924 The firm refused to comment on ‘market rumors’ but said that it remains ‘focused on pursuing growth opportunities.’

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]]> 1077924 Looking Ahead: How To Achieve Success In A Biglaw Firm’s Family Law Practice https://abovethelaw.com/2024/11/looking-ahead-how-to-achieve-success-in-a-biglaw-firms-family-law-practice/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:03:16 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1076890 This Biglaw partner has the scoop on finding a niche in a practice area that is ‘not for the faint of heart.’

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]]> 1076890 Biglaw Firm Turns Into A Hotbed Of Finger Pointing When Associates Read Internal Emails Not Meant For Their Eyes https://abovethelaw.com/2024/11/biglaw-firm-turns-into-a-hotbed-of-finger-pointing-when-associates-read-internal-emails-not-meant-for-their-eyes/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:03:14 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1077505 Associates are in hot water after snooping in the firm's document management platform.

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]]> 1077505 Former Biglaw Partner Suspended Following Accusations Of ‘Inappropriate And Unwanted’ Conduct https://abovethelaw.com/2024/11/former-biglaw-partner-suspended-following-accusations-of-inappropriate-and-unwanted-conduct/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:30:38 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1077511 The Biglaw partner left the firm after allegations concerning his conduct were investigated.

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]]> 1077511 Biglaw Partner Throws Temper Tantrum When Pregnant Associate Nabs His Parking Spot https://abovethelaw.com/2024/11/biglaw-partner-throws-temper-tantrum-when-pregnant-associate-nabs-his-parking-spot/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:13:46 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1077429 At least he's apologized.

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]]> 1077429 The Biglaw Firms With The Highest Hourly Rates (2024) https://abovethelaw.com/2024/11/the-biglaw-firms-with-the-highest-hourly-rates-2024/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:07:33 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1077372 Some lawyers are charging more than $2,600 an hour. It sure pays to be a Biglaw partner!

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]]> 1077372 Cravath Announces Its New Partnership Class — And That Means A Bonus Announcement Is Next! https://abovethelaw.com/2024/11/cravath-announces-its-new-partnership-class-and-that-means-a-bonus-announcement-is-next/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:31:14 +0000 https://abovethelaw.com/?p=1077368 The members of the elite firm's latest partnership class are heavily focused on corporate work.

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