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From Phone Operator To C-Suite: TruLegal's New Rev Chief
TruLegal, which operates a talent network to help law firms and legal departments fill roles in areas such as e-discovery and data privacy, welcomed Tom Stephenson as its first chief revenue officer Thursday.
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New KPMG Legal Leader Focuses On Unifying Legal And Risk
As the new day-to-day leader of KPMG's U.S. in-house legal department, David Fine is focused on enabling artificial intelligence in the firm and the department as well as integrating the company's risk management functions with its legal, regulatory and compliance operations.
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In-House Counsel Group Names GE Appliances GC As CEO
The Association of Corporate Counsel, the largest in-house counsel advocacy association, has named the vice president and general counsel of GE Appliances as its next president and CEO, effective in November, according to a Tuesday announcement.
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Why This Small-Firm Lawyer Charges $3,000 Per Hour
As a solo or small firm attorney, would you charge $3,000 per hour? Meet one attorney who does — and learn how his story of ultra-high prices could help you set your own rates.
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Greenberg Traurig Adds Real Estate Pro From DR Horton
Greenberg Traurig LLP has added a real estate and construction pro, who joins the firm from an in-house role at homebuilding company D.R. Horton, to its real estate practice.
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Beyond Pay: How To Retain Your Rainmakers
U.S. law firms are working overtime to keep their top-billing attorneys, as growing profits and higher compensation increase lateral movement.
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With More Rainmakers On The Go, Firms Pay Them Millions
Amid a growing gap between the most profitable BigLaw shops and everyone else, top law firms can afford to pay a lot more to lure rainmakers and their practices.
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Georgia University Dad Returns To Campus As Legal Chief
Charles Norton Jr., the outgoing general counsel and corporate secretary for The Coca-Cola Bottlers' Association, joined Law360 Pulse to discuss becoming associate vice president and general counsel at Georgia College & State University, where he used to visit his daughter when she was an undergraduate student there.
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Ohio Package Co.'s GC To Retire And Deputy To Succeed Him
Greif Inc. announced on Tuesday that its lead attorney will retire after more than two decades working at the Ohio-based industrial packing company, and its deputy general counsel is set to succeed him.
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King & Spalding Hires Former CMS Litigation Leader In DC
The former deputy associate general counsel for litigation in the general counsel's office at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has joined King & Spalding LLP as a partner in Washington, D.C., the firm announced Tuesday.
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Mars Inc. Moves Pet Nutrition GC To Snack Business
Mars Inc. announced Tuesday that the general counsel for its pet nutrition arm will assume that role for its snacking business, which oversees iconic brands like M&M's and Snickers.
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Troutman Adds Ex-Medallion Midstream GC To Energy Team
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has added the former general counsel of Medallion Midstream LLC — which was acquired for $2.6 billion last year — to its Dallas office, strengthening the firm's energy transactional practice with an energy attorney who has two decades of legal experience, the firm announced Monday.
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AI Startup Anthropic Picks Legal Legend As GC
Anthropic, a multibillion-dollar AI startup and public benefit corporation focused on safety, has hired a much-honored California attorney who was special counsel to former President Barack Obama, a corporate chief legal officer and a law clerk to late Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist.
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Construction Supplies Co. Hires Ex-Fannie Mae Atty As GC
White Cap has hired a former Fannie Mae deputy general counsel as its new general counsel in its Atlanta headquarters, the construction supplies and safety products company announced Monday.
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Ballooning BigLaw Rates Create Opportunities For Mid-Law
Some midsize, regional and boutique firms are using their lower rates to attract both clients and lateral attorneys against the backdrop of spiraling BigLaw rates, though there are definite limits to the strategy.
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Elite Deal Partners Command Rates That Soar Above Peers
Lawyers who orchestrate massive transactions make up the lion's share of attorneys charging top-tier rates that have broken far away from average billing rates for law firm partners in recent years, experts say. Â
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GC Cheat Sheet: The Hottest Corporate News Of The Week
Large-company general counsel in a survey picked lawyers at Littler, Greenberg Traurig and McGuireWoods at the top of their all-star list for exceptional service. While talks continue, the EU and U.S. have agreed to new trade agreement terms that end EU tariffs on industrial products from the U.S.
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Over Half Of Portfolio Co. GCs Plan To Seek New Jobs In 2025
Sixty percent of more than 200 general counsel at portfolio companies are planning to look for new roles this year, and salary hikes across industries remain generally conservative, according to a new report from in-house legal and compliance advisory firm BarkerGilmore LLC.
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Pinnacle, Synovus Name Post-Merger Execs, CLO
Financial services firms Pinnacle and Synovus have unveiled their new executive leadership team ahead of their anticipated merger early next year, with Synovus' general counsel becoming chief legal officer of the combined company.
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Edison Electric Institute Hires Ex-Bracewell Partner As CLO
National trade association Edison Electric Institute has tapped a former counsel for power company Calpine Corp. and onetime Bracewell LLPÂ partner to be the organization's new top in-house attorney.
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Nova Southeastern Taps Chicago State GC As Compliance VP
The former chief compliance officer at Chicago State University, who also served as its general counsel and vice president of legal affairs, is taking on a similar role leading the compliance efforts at Nova Southeastern University.
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Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz
This was another action-packed week for the legal industry as U.S. firms expanded their practice offerings with new talent across the country. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.
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Howmet Aerospace's Top Atty To Depart Next Month
The legal leader of Pittsburgh-based Howmet Aerospace Inc. will leave the company early next month to pursue a new opportunity.
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Canadian Insurer Manulife Taps Ex-JPMorgan Atty As GC
Manulife, a global insurance and investment firm based in Toronto, announced Thursday it found a replacement for its outgoing general counsel, naming to the post an attorney who previously served a leadership role in JPMorgan's legal department and was general counsel for the New York-based arm of Japan's largest bank.
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Most Lawyers Feel Prepared To Meet Clients' AI Expectations
The majority of surveyed attorneys feel ready to meet client demands regarding artificial intelligence, according to survey results released Thursday by legal professionals network Best Lawyers.
Expert Analysis
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The Unique Challenges Facing Women-Owned Law Firms
In addition to establishing their brand from scratch, women who start their own law firms must overcome inherent bias against female lawyers and convince prospective clients to put aside big-firm preferences, says Joel Stern at the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms.
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The Pursuit Of Wellness In BigLaw: Lessons From My Journey
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Jane Jeong at Cooley shares how grueling BigLaw schedules and her own perfectionism emotionally bankrupted her, and why attorneys struggling with burnout should consider making small changes to everyday habits.
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Why We Must Recruit And Advance More Black Prosecutors
Black Americans make up a disproportionate percentage of the incarcerated population but are underrepresented among elected prosecutors, so the legal community — from law schools to prosecutor offices — must commit to addressing these disappointing demographics, says Erika Gilliam-Booker at the National Black Prosecutors Association.
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Young lawyers overwhelmed with a crushing workload must tackle the problem on two fronts — learning how to say no, and understanding how to break down projects into manageable parts, says Jay Harrington at Harrington Communications.
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A Scientific Path For Improving Diversity At Law Firms
Law firms could combine industrial organizational psychology and machine learning to study prospective hires' analytical thinking, stress response and similar attributes — which could lead to recruiting from a more diverse candidate pool, say Ali Shahidi and Bess Sully at Sheppard Mullin.
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In the first installment of Law360 Pulse's career advice guest column, Meela Gill at Weil offers insights on how associates can ask for meaningful work opportunities at their firms without sounding like they are begging.Â
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Legal Sector Regulatory Reform Is Key To Closing Justice Gap
In order to improve access to justice for those who cannot afford a lawyer, states should consider regulatory innovations, such as allowing new forms of law firm ownership and permitting nonlawyers to provide certain legal services, says Patricia Lee Refo, president of the American Bar Association.