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Atty As CEO: How Biz Thinking Drives Ferguson Braswell
It's rare to meet lawyers who describe themselves as CEOs, but Kyle Ferguson, who studied business before law, applies that title to himself as leader of Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC, or FBFK Law, which has grown from a small into a midsize firm in just a few years.
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Texas Bar Rolls Out AI Toolkit As 'Living Resource'
The State Bar of Texas has rolled out an artificial intelligence toolkit that aims to help Lone Star State legal professionals get the most out of the technology while keeping them mindful of professional conduct rules and potential pitfalls.
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Law Firms Push Back On AI Vendors' All-Or-Nothing Pricing
Law firms exploring legal generative artificial intelligence tools want flexible contract terms, but some report that vendors are pushing firmwide licenses tied to multiyear commitments.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
A BigLaw firm naming its next managing partner and the parent company of an NBA team hiring a new legal chief were among the industry's key moves this week. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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JCPenney Settles Fee Dispute Over Jackson Walker Romance
The corporate entities formerly known as JCPenney on Thursday asked a Texas federal court to greenlight a $1.4 million settlement with Jackson Walker PC in a dispute concerning the romance of a partner with a bankruptcy judge, the latest and largest of several settlements to seek approval in recent months.
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Greenberg Traurig Co-Founder Larry Hoffman Dies At 95
Larry J. Hoffman, one of Greenberg Traurig LLP's three co-founders, died Thursday at his home, just weeks after his 95th birthday, a firm spokesperson confirmed.
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Peckar & Abramson Taps Houston Partner As Texas Co-Leader
Peckar & Abramson PC has tapped a Houston-based partner who also serves as co-vice chair of the construction contracts and risk management practice to serve as co-managing partner of the firm's three Texas locations.
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Atty Accused Of Cyberstalking Law Firm Partner, Another Atty
A Texas attorney has been arrested for allegedly cyberstalking and threatening to kill two other attorneys, one of whom is believed to be a partner at Latham & Watkins LLP.
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Influencer Vows To Revive Malpractice Case Against Akin
A social media influencer is planning to bring a malpractice suit in Texas state court against Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP after a federal judge found a lack of jurisdiction over claims that the firm mishandled a dispute over payment for participation in an amateur boxing competition.
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The Women In Law Report: By the Numbers
Women are gaining ground in the early stages of their legal careers, with increasing representation among associates at top firms. But the path narrows sharply at the leadership level. Here’s our data dive into the representation of women at law firms in the U.S.
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The Women In Law Report: Representation In The Ranks
Law360 Pulse's Women in Law Report provides a data-driven view of U.S. law firms at the end of 2024. Here, we look at the representation of women at all levels of a typical law firm, from associates to equity partners.
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The Women In Law Report: Benchmarking Law Firms
Law360's latest Women in Law Report rankings suggest a small number of firms are keeping up with the potential talent pool. Here's the latest look at how firms match up against their peers.
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Equity Partnerships: A Law360 Women In Law Ranking
The path to equity partnership remains steep for many women in law, yet some firms are helping to shatter the glass ceiling and advancing opportunity at the highest levels of leadership.
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At Critical Moment For AI And World, Boards Turning To GCs
In today's turbulent times — especially regarding technology — general counsel are having to brief the board on geopolitical volatility as much as on legal issues, an expert panel told an AI legal conference Wednesday.
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ABA Task Force Calls On Lawyers To 'Defend Democracy'
Lawyers must do more to promote and protect the democratic process in the United States, the American Bar Association Task Force for American Democracy said in a new report released Wednesday.
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Holland & Knight Adds King & Spalding Health Ace In Houston
Holland & Knight LLP announced Wednesday that it has added a former King & Spalding LLP attorney in Houston to bolster its healthcare transactions practice group.
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Baker McKenzie Adds New National Security Group Co-Head
Baker McKenzie welcomed a former Federal Bureau of Investigation senior counselor to its Washington, D.C., office who joins as a partner and co-chair of its national security practice, the firm announced Wednesday.
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Senate Confirms Florida And Missouri Judges
The U.S. Senate confirmed two judges Tuesday, one for Florida and the other for Missouri.
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PE Firms Leap Into MSO 'Frontier' For Slice Of Legal Industry
Managed services organizations are quietly gaining ground in the U.S. legal industry as private equity companies eye the use of MSOs to overcome rules against fee sharing and nonlawyer ownership of firms, but critics warn that such a shift could open up an ethical Pandora's Box.
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Rimon Adds Corporate Tax Pro From Snell & Wilmer In Dallas
Rimon PC has added a corporate tax partner in Dallas from Snell & Wilmer LLP who brings a decade of experience handling mergers and acquisitions, tax structuring, financings and general corporate matters.
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Duane Morris Names New Employment, Insurance Leaders
Duane Morris LLP's Silicon Valley Managing Partner Brian L. Johnsrud will become vice chair of the firm's employment, labor, benefits and immigration practice group next year, the firm has announced.
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Texas Powerhouse: Norton Rose
Norton Rose Fulbright has handled some of the biggest high-profile cases over the past year, representing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the state in securing a $1.3 billion settlement with Google and nabbing a victory for Phillips 66 in a long-running natural gas liquids asset dispute.
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Butler Snow Bankruptcy Duo Joins Vartabedian Hester
Dallas area litigation boutique Vartabedian Hester & Haynes LLP announced Tuesday that a pair of experienced bankruptcy attorneys joined the firm from Butler Snow LLP.
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The Diversity Snapshot: By The Numbers
Law firms have steadily but slowly increased the share of attorneys of color over more than a decade, but recently the increases have come at a slower pace. Here's our data dive into representation and inclusion at law firms in the U.S.
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The Diversity Snapshot: Representation In The Ranks
Law360 Pulse's Diversity Snapshot evaluates how firms hire, promote, and retain talent in line with available pipelines, providing a detailed demographic analysis. Here's a more detailed look at the representation of attorneys at the associate and partner levels.
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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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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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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.
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Talking Mental Health: Working As A Mom Of An Autistic Son
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.
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Ask A Mentor: How Can I Maximize My Pro Bono Impact?
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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My Nonpracticing Law Job: Law Firm Marketer
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.
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The Case For Keeping The Gas On Deputy GC Compensation
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.
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Talking Mental Health: The View From Life After BigLaw
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.