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Queens Defenders Head Gets 3.5 Years For Looting The Nonprofit
A Brooklyn federal judge on Tuesday sentenced the former director of the Queens Defenders to more than 3.5 years in prison after the longtime attorney admitted to a course of embezzlement that destroyed the group dedicated to legal services for the poor.
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AT&T Whistleblower Told To Cut Facts From Ethics Case Filing
Former AT&T in-house counsel and whistleblower Theodore Marcus has been asked to delete part of his response to professional misconduct charges pending against him in Washington, D.C., because the filing allegedly contains privileged information.
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Wachtell Lipton Co-Chair Joins Gibson Dunn In 6-Atty Move
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP has brought on former Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz co-chair William Savitt and his powerhouse five-person corporate litigation team, a seismic move even by the standards of the current white-hot lateral market.
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Debevoise Taps Real Estate Leader With Chair Moving To GC
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP said Tuesday that the longtime chair of its real estate division will take over as general counsel, in an announcement also naming the new leader of the practice group.
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Otterbourg Unveils $20K Associate Bonuses
Otterbourg PC said Tuesday that it will issue a one-time $20,000 payment to all of its full-time associates, just one day after Milbank LLP became the first to roll out midyear bonuses.
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Take-Two Interactive CLO Earned Nearly $8M Last Year
The legal leader for digital entertainment company Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. saw his compensation remain steady at almost $8 million for the 2026 fiscal year, according to a securities filing late Monday.
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300+ Public Defenders Strike In The Bronx
More than 300 attorneys and staff with the Bronx Defenders Union went on strike Monday, one year after the last time the union walked off the job.
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Paul Weiss Hires Ex-Ropes & Gray Capital Markets Partner
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP said Monday it has hired a former partner at Ropes & Gray LLP as a partner in its capital markets group within the firm's corporate department.
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White & Case M&A Dealmaker Jumps To Freshfields In NY
Freshfields LLP announced Monday that a prolific dealmaker has left White & Case to join its New York office as a partner in the mergers and acquisitions and corporate practice.
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Milbank Issues Bonuses To Associates, Special Counsel
Milbank LLP is continuing to lead the way on bonuses, confirming Monday it has issued a round of special bonuses ranging from $6,000 for the class of 2026 and 2025 associates to $25,000 for the class of 2021 associates and beyond.
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Law Firms Expand AI Roles Beyond C-Suite To Lawyer Ranks
BigLaw firms are expanding artificial intelligence-focused roles from the C-suite to associate and partner levels.
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Ex-DLA Piper Tax Partner Rejoins Gibson Dunn
Former DLA Piper partner James Manzione has returned to Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP as a tax partner in its New York City office.
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Law Firms Face Hard Calls As Income Partner Ranks Swell
Large law firms have grown their non-equity partner tiers at a relatively rapid clip in recent years, with some implementing the position for the first time. For many firms, that means hard decisions around how they will trim the ranks and remain profitable are on the horizon.
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Office Snapshot: Mandelbaum Barrett's Growing NYC Space
Northeastern firm Mandelbaum Barrett PC has announced a major expansion of its New York City office that almost quadruples the size of the original space in what it said is part of its strategy to double down on in-person work and provide a better experience for attorneys and clients working in the nation's financial center.
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Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and McGuireWoods LLP lead this week's edition of Law360 Legal Lions, after the Fourth Circuit reversed class certification in an investor lawsuit against Boeing over the company's alleged concealment of safety issues with its 737 Max fleet.
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SDNY Cybercrime Chief Joins Bracewell As Partner
Bracewell LLP has hired the former chief of the Complex Frauds and Cybercrime Unit at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, touting her experience supervising what it calls "some of the most complex white-collar and cyber matters in federal law enforcement."
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
The legal industry marked another busy week with new insight into law school grads and expanded BigLaw firm offerings. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Over 100 Legal Aid Staffers Strike In Harlem And The Bronx
Over 100 legal aid attorneys, social workers and advocates in Harlem and the Bronx went on strike on July 24, with the possibility of more to come in the New York City area.
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Debevoise Wins Bid To Arbitrate Ex-Associate's Bias Suit
A New York federal judge ruled Thursday that a former Debevoise & Plimpton associate must arbitrate his disability discrimination and retaliation claims against the firm, finding that a broad arbitration provision in a confidential settlement agreement covering his earlier termination delegates questions about the scope of arbitration to the arbitrator.
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Ex-McGuireWoods Chair Remembered As Brilliant, Fair Leader
Former McGuireWoods LLP Chairman Robert L. Burrus, who helped expand the firm's global footprint and launch its government relations arm, is being remembered as a fair, kind and brilliant leader whose recent death leaves a long-lasting legacy at the firm and his alma mater, the University of Richmond.
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18 Attys Tapped For NYC's Judicial Advisory Committee
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled 18 appointees to the city's advisory committee for judicial appointments, following near-total vacancies and the recent resignation of its executive director.
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Harris Beach Adds Employee Benefits Pro In NY
Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC has continued its recent growth in New York with the addition of an attorney who most recently worked at retirement plan consulting and benefits administration firm USI Consulting Group.
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500-Member NYC Public Defender Union Ends Strike
The first and so far only New York City public defender union to go on strike this year announced on Wednesday that its approximately 500 members are returning to work after reaching a tentative agreement with their managers.
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Crowell & Moring Adds Former UBS Bank USA GC
Crowell & Moring LLP hired a former general counsel for UBS Bank USA this week to advise banks, fintechs and digital assets companies on regulatory matters.
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Lawyer-COO Loves The Fast Lane At Tech Startup BriefCatch
When the CEO of BriefCatch, a startup legal writing platform for attorneys and judges, wanted to hire a new chief operating officer, he looked to someone who understands both the technology and lawyers.
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Roundup
Biz Development Tip Of The Month
This year, experts shared 12 actionable strategies on building business in today's competitive legal market, from prioritizing human connections to maximizing the impact of thought leadership.
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Overcoming US Law Firms' Hesitancy To Enter Indian Market
Successful private equity exits with strong returns have solidified India's buyout market as an increasingly attractive destination for future investments, offering compelling reasons for the U.S. legal community to overcome its caution on the country's markets, says Vaishali Movva at Eimer Stahl.
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Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make A Plan For The Year
While firms are busy allocating resources and assessing client demand, individual attorneys should use the start of the year to slow down and create a personal business plan, which can be accomplished with a few steps, say Elizabeth Gooch, Teri Robshaw and Chris Newman at McDermott.
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Series
Talking Mental Health: Caring For Everyone As A Firm Leader
Reid Phillips at Brooks Pierce discusses how he manages the pressure of running a law firm, how sources of stress in the legal industry have changed over the past decade, and what firm leaders should do to help manage burnout and mental health issues among employees.
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Coaching Little League Makes Me A Better Lawyer
While coaching poorly played Little League Baseball early in the morning doesn't sound like a good time, I love it — and the experience has taught me valuable lessons about imperfection, compassion and acceptance that have helped me grow as a person and as a lawyer, says Alex Barnett at DiCello Levitt.
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How Firms Can Use LinkedIn To Aid Marketing Efforts In 2025
LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink.
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Talking Mental Health: Managing Emotions In Trauma Cases
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Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm discusses what motivates her to represent victims of catastrophic injuries, how she copes with the emotional toll of such cases, and what other attorneys taking on similar cases can do to protect their mental well-being.
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Strategies For Successful Law Firm Mergers In 2025
Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting.
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Making Legal Cents: Winning More Work In A Crowded Market
In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.
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Best Practices For Implementing Firm Revenue Cycle Roles
Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global.
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Series
Group Running Makes Me A Better Lawyer
The combination of physical fitness and community connection derived from running with a group of business leaders has, among other things, helped me to stay grounded, improve my communication skills, and develop a deeper empathy for clients and colleagues, says Jessica Shpall Rosen at Greenwald Doherty.
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Tips For Constructing Your Small-Law Exit Strategy
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.
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Tips For Persuasive Briefs Beyond The Argument Section
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.
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Ask A Mentor: Is Secondment A Good Career Move?
Kate Driscoll at Morrison Foerster suggests six questions to help candidates evaluate whether a secondment will benefit their career.
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3 Trends Reshaping Chief Marketing Officer Appointments
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.