Delaware Pulse


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    Gordon Rees' Managing Partner On A 'Generational Handover'

    Gordon Rees' new managing partner talks with Law360 Pulse about the firm's recent growth, culture, his approach to leadership and the firm's future.

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    Susman Godfrey Beats, Seward & Kissel Matches Milbank Pay

    At least four more firms have joined the associate pay raise bandwagon, with Seward & Kissel LLP matching the salary scale recently set by Milbank LLP, and Susman Godfrey LLP exceeding it.

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    Trial Boutiques Roll Out Associate Pay Raises

    Three trial boutiques are planning to bump associate salaries by at least $10,000 next month, the firms confirmed to Law360 Pulse Tuesday.

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    Apollo SLC Opposes Bid To Oust Judge In $570M Payout Suit

    A special litigation committee of Apollo Global Management Inc.'s board is opposing a bid to disqualify a Delaware vice chancellor from presiding over litigation regarding a $570 million payout to company insiders due to a possible conflict because she previously was an attorney at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, saying there are no grounds for disqualification.

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    The Law360 400: A Look At The Top 100 Firms

    The race to build the legal industry's largest law firm accelerated in 2025, with major firms leaning on mergers, lateral hiring and strategic expansion to climb the ranks of the Law360 400.

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    Groom Law Joins Firms Matching New Milbank Associate Pay

    Washington, D.C.-based Groom Law Group is the latest firm to match a new pay scale for associates that was set earlier this month by Milbank LLP, according to media reports Monday.

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    Chancery Judge Zurn Nominated For Del. Supreme Court Seat

    Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer on Friday nominated a vice chancellor on the Delaware Court of Chancery for a spot on the state Supreme Court held by a retiring justice.

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    Diversity Lab Closing After Pressure From FTC

    Diversity Lab announced Friday it has closed, saying it was pushed "to the brink of bankruptcy" after the Federal Trade Commission sent warnings to dozens of law firms that participated in its program designed to promote diversity in the legal industry.

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    Dunn Isaacson Announces Bonuses Of Up To $25K

    Litigation boutique Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP is the latest firm to announce midyear associate bonuses and is distributing payouts of between $10,000 and $25,000, according to an internal memo viewed by Law360.

  • Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work

    Brownstein Hyatt's challenge to a Colorado cannabis tax formula leads this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from May 22 to June 5. 

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    Legal Job Market Surges With Special Litigation, Gov't Work

    The legal sector saw 1,200 more jobs in May after gaining 1,900 positions the month before, according to seasonally adjusted data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    Winston Taylor leads this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the U.S. Supreme Court ended a patent suit over Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.'s generic version of a heart drug that uses a so-called skinny label.

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    Katten Is Latest Firm To Match Milbank Associate Pay Raise

    Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP has joined the growing list of firms that are largely matching a new pay scale for associates set earlier this week by Milbank LLP, with attorneys set to see annual pay increases of $10,000 to $20,000.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry kicked off June with another action-packed week as firms doled out associate raises and expanded practices across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    Robinson & Cole Adds 4 Partners In DC, Del., Conn.

    Robinson & Cole LLP recently added four partners — two in Washington, D.C., and others in Connecticut and Delaware — to bolster its capacity to handle bankruptcy matters and business litigation.

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    Quinn Emanuel, Texas Boutique Match Milbank Associate Pay

    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP and a Texas-based litigation boutique are the latest firms to match Milbank LLP's pay hikes for associates, with annual increases of $10,000 to $20,000 that top off at $455,000.

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    Quintairos Prieto Enters Del. With Former Lewis Brisbois Attys

    Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer PA has launched a Delaware office by bringing on two former Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP attorneys, including one who most recently operated his own firm, to field a new national business and commercial litigation practice group.

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    BigLaw Gives HR More Power, And Women Hold The Reins

    A Law360 Pulse examination found that women hold the vast majority of top human resources jobs in BigLaw, giving them a pivotal role in how the U.S. legal industry manages attorneys and other firm employees.

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    Marshall Dennehey Adds Health Atty From Burns White In Del.

    Marshall Dennehey PC has hired an attorney from Burns White for its Delaware office who handles medical malpractice and other matters.

  • Foley & Lardner Malpractice Suit Eyes Bankruptcy Venue Fate

    A Delaware bankruptcy judge said on Wednesday that he will rule as promptly as possible on a dispute about whether he should retain jurisdiction over a malpractice suit against Foley & Lardner LLP or send it back to state court.

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    Hueston Hennigan Follows Milbank's Lead In Associate Pay

    The race to match Milbank LLP's attorney pay hikes is officially on, with trial firm Hueston Hennigan the latest to announce it will increase associate pay by $10,000 to $20,000 annually.

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    Burr & Forman Names Veteran Atty Firm's First Litigation Head

    Burr & Forman LLP has announced that an experienced attorney who has been with the firm's Birmingham, Alabama, office for more than a decade has been named its first head of litigation.

  • KDC Bankruptcy Judge Signals Malpractice Suit May Stay Put

    A Delaware bankruptcy judge has told a Chapter 7 trustee suing Foley & Lardner LLP for malpractice that at first glance, he was inclined to retain jurisdiction of the case as part of food waste recycler KDC Agribusiness LLC's bankruptcy instead of sending it back to state court.

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    BigLaw Could Tap PE Money For Advantage In Talent Wars

    BigLaw firms may soon partner with private equity to gain an edge in the talent wars, potentially reshaping the U.S. legal industry despite fears that the shift could corrode firms' cultures.

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    Milbank Raises Associate Pay Scale, Topping Out At $455K

    Milbank LLP is increasing associate pay by $10,000 to $20,000 annually, with new salary floors of $235,000 and pay reaching as high as $455,000 for more experienced attorneys, according to the firm.

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Expert Analysis

  • Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy Author Photo

    By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub.

  • Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section Author Photo

    When crafting an appellate brief, the focus for most lawyers is the argument section, but other sections also offer strategic opportunities to shape the court's perception of the case and favorably frame the issues, say attorneys at Frost Brown.

  • Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move? Author Photo

    Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.

  • 3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments Author Photo

    Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey.

  • Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son Author Photo

    Sarah Kovit Hanna at Assurant discusses how she balances the demands of her in-house role and the support needs of her son, who was diagnosed with autism, as a single mom, and reflects on how the legal industry can better support caretakers of family members who have special needs.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact? Author Photo

    Debbie Berman at Jenner & Block offers advice on how attorneys can make a meaningful impact on their communities through pro bono work while enhancing their professional development through strengthened client-facing skills, hands-on experience and more.

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    Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code Author Photo

    As public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer Author Photo

    Liz Bard Lindley at Jaffe PR shares how she went from a family law associate who helped write industry articles to a savvy legal public relations and marketing professional, and offers takeaways for any attorney who might not feel at home in their law practice and is considering alternative career paths.

  • The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation Author Photo

    In recent years, the deputy general counsel role has expanded and become increasingly vital in organizations across the globe, and companies should consider a few ways to retain this top talent, including by offering competitive compensation that reflects projected increases, says Heather Fine at Major Lindsey.

  • Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw Author Photo

    Life coach and author Wendy Tamis Robbins discusses why she left a career in BigLaw to work in the professional well-being space after finding freedom from anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorders, and highlights two changes the legal industry should implement to address attorneys' mental health.

  • 6 Essential Skills For Summer Associates To Land An Offer
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    With full-time offer rates at the lowest point since 2012, summer associates must do all they can to distinguish themselves, starting with a few fundamentals — from the importance of asking clarifying questions to being honest about mistakes, says James Argionis at Cozen O'Connor.

  • Making Legal Cents: How Law Firms Can Innovate Faster Author Photo

    To meet the demands of an evolving legal market and changing client expectations, law firms must not only embrace innovation, but also find ways to accelerate adoption and mitigate risks in an industry historically resistant to change, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

  • Ask A Mentor: How Should Departing Partners Approach Pay? Author Photo

    Sabina Lippman at CenterPeak discusses steps BigLaw partners can take when considering a move or announcing their departure to help navigate tricky compensation issues and remain on good terms with their current partners.

  • How 2 Litigators Decided Dad Would Stay Home With The Kids Author Photo

    Jennifer Hoekstra at Aylstock Witkin shares the tough conversations about timing, goals, logistics and values involved in her family's decision that she would build her career as a litigator and law firm partner while her husband stepped back from his own litigation role to stay home with their children.

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    My Nonpracticing Law Job: Legal Commentary Ghostwriter Author Photo

    Wayne Pollock at Copo Strategies shares how he went from overworked Am Law 50 associate to owner of a legal thought leadership ghostwriting service, and provides four lessons for anyone who might be considering launching a business within the legal industry.

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