Ropes & Gray, currently the world’s 8th largest law firm, is contemplating the introduction of a nonequity partner tier. This consideration marks a significant shift for the firm, which is among the few remaining in the Am Law 100 to maintain an all-equity partnership structure. The move comes amid a trend where many major international…
Rumors of market disruptors pervade the legal industry, yet the traditional partnership model within Big Law remains steadfast — at least for the time being. The latest buzz suggests a new player is on the horizon, potentially altering the staid landscape of large law firms. Speculation surrounds the idea that investor backing for high-profile partners…
Goodwin Procter, a major player in the legal industry, finds itself embroiled in controversy after deciding to withdraw from three well-regarded diversity initiatives designed to enhance inclusion within Big Law. This decision has sparked a public dispute with a recruiter who reached out to attorneys at the firm regarding these moves and subsequently criticized Goodwin…
In the current political climate, law firms and lobbying groups with strong Republican connections are experiencing an increase in demand for their services in Washington, D.C. This trend is attributed to the GOP’s control over key branches of government, including the House, Senate, and the White House. Hunter Bates, co-leader of the lobbying and public…
The legal community in Turkey continues to face significant challenges amid a prolonged government crackdown on lawyers. The case of Fırat Epözdemir, a board member of the Istanbul Bar Association, is emblematic of these difficulties. Recently released from detention after his arrest upon returning from a Council of Europe meeting, Epözdemir was charged under allegations…
A controversial security bill currently being debated in the Italian legislature has led to widespread protests in Rome. The bill, backed by Giorgia Meloni’s government, has drawn criticism for allegedly diminishing human rights protections within the judicial system, sparking demonstrations by thousands on Saturday. These developments were covered extensively, including by Le Monde. The proposed…
In a recent decision, a federal judge has put a halt to the Trump administration’s efforts to revoke temporary protected status (TPS) for 5,000 Venezuelans, effectively halting the invalidation of work permits and other related residency documentation. San Francisco U.S. District Judge Edward Chen recognized that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem potentially exceeded her legal…
The merger of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel has officially gone live, resulting in a new entity known as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in the U.K. and HSF Kramer in the U.S. This strategic alliance, bringing together approximately 2,700 lawyers, positions the new firm among the top 30 global firms by…