In a series of recent legal events, donors are apparently keeping silent regarding Penn’s former president Amy Wax, as reported.
Meanwhile, a significant move in the legal firm landscape sees Steptoe poised to lose its second name as revealed here. This comes as a marked change for the renowned firm.
In other news, despite allegations of dishonest behaviour, a Lewis Brisbois employee has managed to avoid consequences in three states according to this article.
Simpson Thatcher, a much-respected law firm, is taking the forward-looking move to pivot to a 4-day in-person work week, as announced here. This stands to dramatically impact internal operations and, potentially, future hiring.
On a brighter note, it’s bonus season in the legal world. Law firms Susman Godfrey and Pillsbury are beginning to distribute the much-awaited bonuses. You can find more info here and here.
Finally, engage with us by participating in the vote for the best holiday card, found here. The competition certainly seems to be heating up.