Recent inside news from Gunderson shows what seems to be a correlation between work culture and the firm’s presence on ‘Above the Law’ (ATL). Various important aspects straddling around the summer associate program, changes in diversity fellowship criteria, and notably, the status of job security are being ushured to be worthwhile to dig into.
Starting off, we seem to have quite a bizarre situation reported from the Biglaw summer associate program. While team building is of course a paramount aspect of any firm, it might have taken an unexpected turn. Find the detailed account here.
Morrison & Foerster (MoFo) is reported to have tweaked its diversity criteria for fellowships, allegedly to steer clear of potential court proceedings. This draws a clear focus on the legal implications while implementing diversity and inclusion programs within law firms.
Apart from internal affair whispers, another development on the judiciary front that has piqued the interest of legal professionals is the list of the new judicial nominations put forth by President Biden. As is customary, these nominations often trigger intense debates among the spectrum of lawyers, scholars, and citizens. Interested readers can find out more about these nominations on ATL.
Bearing somewhat gloomy news, rumors about imminent layoffs within the firms are making rounds. This suggests a potential need for employees to hold back on extravagance and consider saving in the face of the brewing mystery.
The piece doesn’t exclude the influence of LinkedIn in this context. For many, LinkedIn continues to be the go-to platform for professional networking. The intriguing bit is about certain firms topping the list on the platform, sparking interest as to who they might be.
The post on ATL, dabbed in both serious issues and lighter tidbits, provides an interesting glimpse into the corporate law scenario from Gunderson’s perspective. Detailed revelations on the aforementioned can be read on ATL.