'Taking My Talents To South Beach': Law Firm Version

Law360, New York (June 22, 2016, 10:13 AM EDT) -- It's been almost six years since LeBron James rendered "The Decision," proclaiming to millions tuned in to ESPN that: "I'm going to take my talents to South Beach." His infamous declaration was textbook hubris or chutzpah — maybe both? Amid the Cleveland Cavaliers' phenomenal NBA Finals comeback against the Golden State Warriors, I was reminded of LeBron's statement by the recent reports that Cravath will now pay $180,000 to first-year associates. That came on the heels of Law360's disclosure that some New York-based law firm partners now charge $2,000 an hour. Chorus: hubris or chutzpa — maybe both?...

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