A prominent group of electronic discovery (e-discovery) lawyers from King & Spalding has joined Hilgers Graben, a rapidly growing litigation boutique. This significant move includes Rose Hunter Jones, ...

U.S.-based law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison has announced plans to shut down its Beijing office by the end of this year. This decision marks the firm’s withdrawal from mainland China, ...

A $2 Billion Powerhouse Shaped by AI and Energy Transitions Latham & Watkins’ energy and infrastructure practice, a significant revenue engine for the firm, now accounts for over a third of its income ...

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is exploring the possibility of establishing a law school to address a longstanding gap in legal education and services in West Texas. A recently released ...

The Decline of the Billable Hour in the Legal Industry For decades, the legal profession has debated the potential demise of the traditional billable hour. This conversation has gained renewed ...

The role of a law professor remains one of the most sought-after positions in the legal world, offering intellectual challenge, academic freedom, and the ability to shape future lawyers. But while the ...

Ben Sasse, the former University of Florida (UF) president and a Republican ex-senator from Nebraska stepped down from his position in July 2024, only 17 months into a lucrative $10 million five-year ...

Key Departures Shake Weil, Gotshal & Manges In a challenging week for Weil, Gotshal & Manges, three prominent practice leaders have left the prestigious BigLaw firm. This comes at a time when the firm ...

Over the past two decades, law school students have consistently rated their educational experiences highly. According to the Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE), nearly 80% of law ...

For the first time in history, women now represent the majority of law firm associates, marking a significant demographic shift in the legal profession. Additionally, women account for over 40% of ...

In a significant ruling addressing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and academic integrity, a federal judge has denied a Massachusetts family’s attempt to compel their son’s school to ...

In a highly competitive year for talent retention and recognition, four prestigious BigLaw firms—Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Fried Frank Harris ...