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Mayer Brown hires two life sciences partners and several associates from Sheppard Mullin

Mayer Brown hired two life sciences partners and several associates, recruiting again from Sheppard Mullin.

• Mayer Brown
• Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton

SourceLaw.com — The American Lawyer

Haynes Boone hires Loeb & Loeb transactional attorney as New York real estate partner

Haynes Boone announced it hired a transactional attorney from Loeb & Loeb LLP as a partner in its New York office to bolster its real estate practice.

• Haynes and Boone
• Loeb & Loeb
• New York

SourceLaw360 — Legal Industry

Barnes & Thornburg adds another former Ballard Spahr attorney to public finance team

Barnes & Thornburg LLP has grown its public finance team by adding a former Ballard Spahr LLP attorney who specializes in real estate financing. This brings its total lateral hires from Ballard Spahr to 40 since February.

• Barnes & Thornburg
• Ballard Spahr
• Banking & Finance

SourceLaw360 — Legal Industry

Ogletree Deakins adds 8-lawyer Fisher Phillips team in Denver and Houston

Ogletree Deakins is adding an 8-lawyer team from Fisher Phillips to its labor and employment practices. Six shareholders are joining in Denver and Houston, which the firm describes as strategic growth areas.

• Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
• Fisher Phillips
• Denver, Houston

SourcesLaw.com — Texas Lawyer·Bluesky — Big Law search

Marissa Perlmutter joins Barnes & Thornburg as partner in Washington, D.C.

Marissa E. Perlmutter joins Barnes & Thornburg's Public Finance and Infrastructure Group as a partner in Washington, D.C. She focuses on real estate financing and represents lenders in taxable and tax-exempt multifamily housing financing deals.

• Barnes & Thornburg
• Marissa E. Perlmutter
• Washington DC
• Banking & Finance

SourceAttorney at Law Magazine

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader adds fund finance hire in New York; 12 partners added since

Since the Hogan Lovells Cadwalader merger took effect, the combined firm has added a total of 12 partners, with more in the pipeline, according to global head of finance Wes Misson. The title cites a fund finance hire from a banking giant and continued New York growth.

• Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
• Wes Misson
• New York
• Banking & Finance

SourceLaw.com — New York Law Journal

McDermott Will & Schulte adds Paul Kovachev as real estate finance partner in New

McDermott Will & Schulte added Paul Kovachev as a partner in its Transactions Practice Group in New York, strengthening its real estate finance capabilities. Kovachev joins from Greenberg Traurig, where he practiced in the New York real estate group. Earlier he worked at Debevoise & Plimpton.

• McDermott Will & Schulte
• Greenberg Traurig
• Debevoise & Plimpton
• Paul Kovachev
• New York
• Banking & Finance

SourcePulse 2.0 — Law

Jenner expands investigations practice with DOJ lawyer Helen Gilbert in San Francisco

Law.com reports that Helen Gilbert returns to Jenner after roughly 17 years with the federal government.

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• Jenner & Block
• Helen Gilbert
• San Francisco

SourceLaw.com — The American Lawyer

Snell & Wilmer adds three HWS Law Group lawyers to litigation group in Seattle

Snell & Wilmer announced that Kelsey Shewbert, Mariana Bacil Williams and Jennifer Jamison joined its Litigation, Investigations, and Trials group. Their arrivals complete the addition of a team from HWS Law Group, following partner Anthony R. Scisciani's recent arrival in Seattle.

• Snell & Wilmer
• HWS Law Group
• Kelsey Shewbert
• Mariana Bacil Williams
• Jennifer Jamison
• Anthony R. Scisciani
• Seattle, Portland
• Disputes

SourceAttorney at Law Magazine

Alison Gladowsky joins Rivkin Radler as counsel in Uniondale

Rivkin Radler Managing Partner Barry Levy announced that Alison Gladowsky, with more than 20 years of experience, joined the firm's Trusts & Estates Practice Group as counsel in its Uniondale office. She previously spent two decades in private practice in Smithtown, NY, and earlier clerked for a New York State Supreme Court judge.

• Rivkin Radler
• Alison Gladowsky
• Barry Levy
• Uniondale

SourceAttorney at Law Magazine

Dentons Canada hires 10-lawyer employment and labour team from Norton Rose

Dentons Canada hired a 10-lawyer employment and labour team from Norton Rose. The move is described as an effort to capture a greater share of the Canadian employment and labour market.

• Dentons
• Norton Rose Fulbright

SourceLaw.com — International Edition

Sidley Austin hires investment funds partner Justin Solomon from Kirkland & Ellis in Los

A Kirkland & Ellis LLP investment funds partner has moved to Sidley Austin LLP. The partner becomes a co-leader of Sidley's private equity funds group.

• Sidley Austin
• Kirkland & Ellis
• Justin Solomon
• Los Angeles
• Fund Formation

SourcesBluesky — Big Law search·Law360 — Legal Industry·Bluesky — Big Law search

Debevoise hires DOJ acting director of antitrust litigation George Nierlich

Debevoise has landed George "Chip" Nierlich, acting director of antitrust litigation at the DOJ. The firm highlighted his experience in both the private and public arenas as a primary driver for the hire.

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• Debevoise & Plimpton
• Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
• George "Chip" Nierlich
• Washington DC
• Disputes, Regulatory

SourcesLaw.com — The American Lawyer·Law360 — Legal Industry·Bluesky — Big Law search

Skadden adds five-attorney mass torts team from DLA Piper in Chicago

Skadden has landed a five-attorney mass torts team from DLA Piper. The arrivals are in Chicago. They come several months after the firm added product liability litigator Brian O'Donoghue to the same office.

• Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
• DLA Piper
• Brian O'Donoghue
• Chicago
• Disputes

SourcesLaw.com — The American Lawyer·Law360 — Legal Industry

Two Reed Smith London partners leave; three senior Latham New York lawyers expected to

Two partners have left Reed Smith's London office this week. Three senior lawyers are also expected to depart from Latham in New York. No names, destinations or practice areas are given.

• Reed Smith
• Latham & Watkins
• London, New York

SourceLaw.com — International Edition

46 Am Law 200 lawyers joined AI companies in first half of 2026, report

Per Firm Prospects' H1 2026 Lateral Market Report, 46 lawyers from the Am Law 200 joined AI companies in H1 2026. Harvey hired 22, Anthropic 8, OpenAI and Legora 5 each. 40 were associates, one was counsel and five were partners.

• Adam Braveman
• Marc Gericó

SourceConfilegal

Willkie Farr & Gallagher adds JP Morgan in-house lawyer as partner in Chicago

Per the title, Willkie, Farr & Gallagher added a JP Morgan in-house lawyer as a partner in Chicago. The lawyer's name and practice are not stated.

• Willkie Farr & Gallagher
• Chicago

SourceLaw.com — The American Lawyer

Danielle Pascale joins Thompson Coburn as partner in New York from Tyson & Mendes

Danielle Pascale, a trial lawyer and former Deputy Bureau Chief, joined Thompson Coburn LLP as a partner in its New York office. She was most recently Managing Partner of Tyson & Mendes' New York and Connecticut offices. She advises and defends institutions in abuse and misconduct matters.

• Thompson Coburn
• Tyson & Mendes
• Danielle Pascale
• New York
• Disputes

SourceAttorney at Law Magazine

Dilworth Paxson adds three-lawyer insurance team in New York from Lazare Potter Glazer &

Dilworth Paxson LLP announced on Oct. 12, 2026 that Stephen M. Lazare, Yale Glazer and Andrew M.

• Dilworth Paxson LLP
• Lazare Potter Glazer & Moyle LLP
• Stephen M. Lazare
• Yale Glazer
• Andrew M. Premisler
• New York
• Disputes

SourcesAttorney at Law Magazine·PR Newswire — Personnel Announcements·Pulse 2.0 — Law

Simpson Thacher has hired at least 33 private equity partners this year

Simpson Thacher has hired at least 33 partners this year who work with private equity clients or handle PE-related work. 17 of them are based in New York.

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• Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
• New York

SourceLaw.com — The American Lawyer

Pinsent Masons loses two more South African partners amid wave of departures

Pinsent Masons has lost two more South African partners. Its Johannesburg office has lost more than 25% of its legal team in the past year. International firms are grappling with fee pressures and foreign exchange volatility in South Africa.

• Pinsent Masons
• Johannesburg

SourceLaw.com — International Edition

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader adds Tax, Pensions & Benefits partner Morgan Frisoli in Boston

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader welcomed partner Morgan Frisoli to its Boston office.

• Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
• Morgan Frisoli
• Boston

SourceLaw.com — International Edition

O'Melveny Moves Houston Office Into TC Energy Building After Four Years in Temporary Space

O'Melveny & Myers' Houston team has moved into new space in the TC Energy Building in downtown Houston.

• O'Melveny & Myers
• Houston

SourceLaw.com — Texas Lawyer

Mayer Brown expands its New York City footprint

Mayer Brown is expanding its NYC footprint, per the New York Law Journal headline. Office managing partner Allison Aviki said the firm has room to continue growing, but the trajectory suggests it will need to keep thinking about additional expansion in the future.

• Mayer Brown
• Allison Aviki
• New York

SourceLaw.com — New York Law Journal

Sidley Austin to take larger San Diego footprint by 2028

Sidley first arrived in San Diego in August 2024. The firm will take over a larger footprint in San Diego by 2028.

• Sidley Austin
• San Diego

SourceLaw.com — The Recorder

Haynes and Boone launches San Diego office for life sciences and tech clients

Haynes and Boone has launched a San Diego office to serve life sciences and tech clients. Three of its lawyers, already working in the Southern California market, are now practicing from the new office.

• Haynes and Boone
• San Diego

SourcesLaw.com — The American Lawyer·Law360 — Legal Industry·Bluesky — Big Law search

Taft plans to double Atlanta head count within five years in new Buckhead office

Taft, an Am Law 100 firm, has a new Buckhead office in Atlanta. It is 23% smaller than the office Taft and legacy firm Morris Manning & Martin occupied for four decades.

• Taft
• Morris Manning & Martin
• Atlanta

SourceLaw.com — The American Lawyer

RPC opens first US office in New York with insurance team

RPC opened its first US office in New York City, taking its footprint to four countries alongside London, Bristol, Singapore and Hong Kong. A New York insurance team will be led by newly appointed partner Scott Schechter. Managing partner Antony Sassi described it as a strategic expansion driven by client demand.

• RPC
• Macfarlanes
• Ashurst
• Winston Taylor
• Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
• Scott Schechter
• Antony Sassi
• New York

SourceLegal Cheek

Big Law's role in AI oversight questioned as AI developers become lucrative clients

Law.com's American Lawyer reports that calls for AI oversight are intensifying. It states AI developers have become some of Big Law's most lucrative clients. It asks what role, if any, Am Law 100 firms have in AI oversight and safety.

SourceLaw.com — The American Lawyer

Kirkland leads data centre partner recruitment as US lateral hiring hits new peak

New research names Kirkland & Ellis, Greenberg Traurig and Dentons among the most active recruiters of partners with data centre expertise. A total of 191 such partners were hired across the top 200 US law firms. Lateral activity involving data centre expertise is set to reach more than three times 2020 levels.

• Kirkland & Ellis
• Greenberg Traurig
• Dentons

SourceLegal Business

Stoel Rives extends managing partner's term through 2029

Stoel Rives voted to retain its current managing partner through the end of 2029. The vote extends her four-year term to six years. The firm announced the decision on Tuesday.

• Stoel Rives

SourcesLaw360 — Legal Industry·Bluesky — Big Law search

Reed Smith names Christopher Sheaffer global chair of Private Equity Group

Reed Smith announced Christopher M. Sheaffer, a New York partner and previously global vice chair of the Private Equity Group, has been named global chair. He succeeds Mark Pedretti and Brad Schmarak.

• Reed Smith
• Christopher M. Sheaffer
• Mark Pedretti
• Brad Schmarak
• New York

SourceAttorney at Law Magazine

Arnall Golden Gregory expands D.C. healthcare; Fisher Phillips names Denver co-managers

Arnall Golden Gregory continues expanding its D.C. healthcare practice. A private wealth professional joins Nelson Mullins in Miami. Fisher Phillips names immigration and workplace safety practice leaders to co-manage its Denver office.

• Arnall Golden Gregory
• Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
• Fisher Phillips
• Washington DC, Miami, Denver

SourceLaw.com — National Law Journal

Jones Foster establishes Complex Trial Team, appoints Steven J. Rothman as chair

Jones Foster established a Complex Trial Team within its Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. Shareholder Steven J. Rothman, based in West Palm Beach and a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial attorney for more than 25 years, was appointed chair.

• Jones Foster
• Steven J. Rothman
• West Palm Beach
• Disputes

SourceAttorney at Law Magazine

Meagher + Geer partner Debra L. Weiss elected to Management Committee

Meagher + Geer announced that partner Debra L. Weiss was elected to the firm's Management Committee for a five-year term. Weiss is a member of the Employment Practice Group and has nearly 30 years of experience representing employers in complex employment litigation.

• Meagher + Geer
• Debra L. Weiss
• Minneapolis
• Disputes

SourceAttorney at Law Magazine

Sullivan & Cromwell has new appellate leaders, per Original Jurisdiction roundup

Original Jurisdiction's Judicial Notice (10.11.26) covers Judge Ho's latest writing, Sullivan & Cromwell's new appellate leaders, and a RICO lawsuit targeting a plaintiffs' firm. The leaders' names, roles and start dates are not given.

• Sullivan & Cromwell
• Disputes

SourceOriginal Jurisdiction (David Lat)

Paul Weiss and Clifford Chance due up to £57.1m in fees on Apollo-easyJet deal

Paul Weiss and Clifford Chance are due to receive a total of up to £57.1m in legal fees for advising on Apollo Management's takeover of easyJet. The deal was announced in the summer. Apollo bid after easyJet had agreed a deal with Castlelake.

• Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
• Clifford Chance
• M&A

SourceLegal Business

Kirkland & Ellis to stop disclosing revenue and profit figures to media after 2026

In an Oct. 7 letter to American Lawyer, Kirkland & Ellis said it will stop disclosing revenue and profit information to business-of-law media after 2026, per Financial Times and Bloomberg Law. It was the first firm to report revenue above US$10bn last year.

• Kirkland & Ellis
• Pinsent Masons
• Littler Mendelson
• David Gialanella
• Katherine Loanzon
• Kristin Stark
• Richard Griffiths
• Laura Cameron

SourceAustralasian Lawyer

Rubin Rudman partner Rion Vaughan named to ABI 2026 40 Under 40

Rubin Rudman announced that Rion Vaughan, a partner in its Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights practice, was selected for the American Bankruptcy Institute's 2026 class of 40 under 40 lawyers. Honorees will be recognized at ABI's Winter Leadership Conference in December. Rubin Rudman is Boston-based with more than 100 attorneys.

• Rubin Rudman
• Rion Vaughan
• Boston

SourcePR Newswire — Personnel Announcements

Cooley shortlisted for five FT Innovative Lawyers Awards North America 2026

Cooley was shortlisted for five Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards North America honors, including Intrapreneur for Peter Warner, chair of its global business department. Other shortlisted work: an AI-permission tool, associate recruitment, Vanilla by Cooley, and advising Navan on its $923 million IPO. Winners will be announced at a December 7 ceremony in New York.

• Cooley
• Peter Warner
• New York
• Capital Markets, Fund Formation

SourceCooley — media feed

Quinn Emanuel seeks arbitration of malpractice claims in $1.7M fee dispute

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP is urging a California federal court to order an entrepreneur to arbitrate malpractice claims arising from its representation of her in a sexual harassment claim against a technology investor. The firm is seeking to collect more than $1.7 million in unpaid fees.

• Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
• Disputes

SourcesLaw360 — Legal Industry·Law360 — Legal Ethics

Former BigLaw associate seeks Sidley, Latham, Goodwin records for insider trading defense

A former BigLaw associate accused of insider trading is seeking records from ex-employers Sidley Austin LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP and Goodwin Procter LLP. He is fighting charges that he tipped others about nonpublic deals the firms were working on.

• Sidley Austin
• Latham & Watkins
• Goodwin Procter

SourcesLaw360 — Legal Ethics·Law360 — Legal Industry

Lewis Energy GC Wes Sharples discusses hiring outside counsel in Texas Lawbook Q&A

The Texas Lawbook published a premium subscriber Q&A with Lewis Energy general counsel Wes Sharples. Asked what he looks for when hiring outside counsel, Sharples says he hires lawyers, not law firms, and that technical expertise is important, with some exceptions for niche practice areas.

• Wes Sharples

SourceThe Texas Lawbook

Foley & Lardner launches 2026 State AG Election Report and interactive tracker

Foley & Lardner LLP, called an AmLaw 50 firm, unveiled a 2026 State AG Election Report and Interactive Map tracking attorney general races, regulatory shifts and multistate enforcement priorities. Partners Ed Burbach (Austin) and Stephen Cobb (Washington, D.C.) are named as available for media interviews.

• Foley & Lardner
• Ed Burbach
• Stephen Cobb
• Austin, Washington DC
• Regulatory

SourceLawFuel

Baker Botts patent attorney seeks nearly $3.4M in fees after defamation suit dismissed

A Baker Botts LLP patent attorney has moved for almost $3.4 million in attorney fees and expenses. The fees relate to a defamation suit that an inventor brought against her, which was dismissed.

• Baker Botts
• Disputes

SourceLaw360 — Legal Industry

Davis Polk and Kirkland & Ellis advise on Ithaca Holdings' $1.3B Bumble take-private

Ithaca Holdings is taking Bumble private in a $1.3 billion deal. Davis Polk advised a Bumble special committee from New York, Washington, D.C. and London. Kirkland & Ellis advised Ithaca Holdings with a national team of about three dozen lawyers.

• Davis Polk & Wardwell
• Kirkland & Ellis
• Justin Coddington
• New York, Washington DC, London, Houston
• M&A

SourceThe Texas Lawbook

Lawsuit alleges DLA Piper committed malpractice in soccer deals

Sports investor John Textor has brought a nine-figure lawsuit against DLA Piper. He alleges the firm was representing him when it made changes to documents that cost him tens of millions. The allegations are Textor's claims.

• DLA Piper
• John Textor
• Disputes

SourcesLaw.com — The American Lawyer·Law360 — Legal Ethics·Law360 — Legal Industry

Fox Rothschild wins dismissal of abuse-of-process suit in New Jersey

A Gloucester County Superior Court judge, Samuel J. Ragonese Jr., ordered Grace Adult Day Health Care's claims against Fox Rothschild (described as an Am Law 100 firm), its partner Christopher C. Fallon III and CEBV dismissed with prejudice.

• Fox Rothschild
• Christopher C. Fallon III
• Disputes

SourcesLaw360 — Legal Ethics·Law360 — Legal Industry·Law.com — The Legal Intelligencer

Freshfields leaders reportedly discuss external investment in AI unit, per leaked email

Freshfields leaders are considering opening the firm's AI unit to external investment, discussing carve-out options into a separate legal entity they believe could be worth 'billions', according to a Financial Times report. The discussions were revealed by a leaked internal email exchange involving global managing partner Alan Mason.

• Freshfields
• Alan Mason

SourceLegal Business

Weil restructuring partner David J. Cohen named to ABI 2026 '40 Under 40'

Restructuring partner and Miami office Co-Managing Partner David J. Cohen was recognized in the American Bankruptcy Institute's 2026 '40 Under 40'. A 24-person steering committee chose winners from nearly 300 nominees.

• Weil, Gotshal & Manges
• David J. Cohen
• Miami

SourceWeil — latest articles sitemap

Morning Docket: Reddit seeks to block Proskauer; Schillings partners with Clare Locke

Roundup items include Reddit wanting Proskauer blocked from representing Perplexity in a data case (citing Reuters). Schillings partners with Clare Locke in a private investigations business (citing Financial Times). Other items cover non-law-firm legal news, including settlements and court matters.

• Proskauer Rose
• Schillings
• Clare Locke
• Disputes

SourceAbove the Law

Paul Weiss and Columbia Law School launch collaborative generative AI initiative

Columbia Law School and Paul Weiss have launched an initiative to integrate responsible generative AI use into legal education. It covers new curricula, research and multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison

SourceLaw.com — New York Law Journal

Freshfields advises Tristar Group on Aegis Logistics' US$809 million stake acquisition

Freshfields is advising Tristar Group and its shareholders on Aegis Logistics' proposed acquisition of an 89.8% stake for US$809 million, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Agility Global and Gulf Investment Corporation exit fully. The team is led from Dubai by partner Pervez Akhtar.

• Freshfields
• Pervez Akhtar
• Tuna Tanik
• Aaron Green
• Andrew Cline
• Dubai, Washington DC
• M&A

SourceFreshfields — news

Baker Botts doubles down on Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict

Law.com reports that regional conflict, including Houthi missiles per the headline, is threatening to unsettle Saudi Arabia. Texas-headquartered Baker Botts is counting on the kingdom's investment ambitions.

• Baker Botts

SourcesLaw.com — International Edition·Law.com International — Middle East & Africa

Cooley advises Proscia on agreement to be acquired by Agilent

Cooley advised Proscia, a digital pathology software provider, on its agreement to be acquired by Agilent for $240 million in all-cash at closing plus up to $30 million based on future performance milestones. Aaron Binstock, Eddie Sniezek, Patrick Reed and Sanjay Reddy led the Cooley team.

• Cooley
• Aaron Binstock
• Eddie Sniezek
• Patrick Reed
• Sanjay Reddy
• M&A

SourceCooley — media feed

Nelson Mullins faces proposed class action in South Carolina over October data breach

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been hit with a proposed class action in South Carolina federal court. The suit concerns a data breach that took place in early October.

• Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

SourcesLaw360 — Legal Industry·Bluesky — Big Law search

Cozen O'Connor urges Florida appeals court to reverse judgment favoring Mintz Truppman in mediation

Cozen O'Connor urged a Florida appeals court on Tuesday to reverse a judgment in favor of Mintz Truppman PA. The long-running dispute concerns an alleged breach of mediation confidentiality. Cozen called the rival firm's suit an "unprecedented attempt to weaponize the Mediation Confidentiality Act."

• Cozen O'Connor
• Mintz
• Disputes

SourceLaw360 — Legal Ethics

Quinn Emanuel's 'Work From Anywhere' policy reported scaled back

Quinn Emanuel's Work From Anywhere (WFA) attorneys must work on-site at their home office at least three days, twice per calendar year. Associates need at least two years of post-law school experience and one year on site in a US office. WFA status is renewable for two additional one-year terms.

• Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan
• Andy Rossman
• John Quinn
• New York

SourcesAbove the Law·Bluesky — Big Law search·Above the Law·ABA Journal

Lowenstein Sandler announces extended paid parental leave for parents of NICU newborns

Lowenstein Sandler announced a paid parental leave policy for employees whose newborns need extended NICU stays. Parents receive additional paid leave proportional to the hospitalization, up to eight extra weeks. The policy originated with the Women's Initiative Network and was approved by the Operating Committee.

• Lowenstein Sandler
• Donatella Verrico
• Jonathan Wishnia

SourceAbove the Law

Gibson Dunn advised Velaris Therapeutics on sale to Alaunos Therapeutics and private placement

Gibson Dunn advised Velaris Therapeutics, a privately held biotechnology company, on its sale to Alaunos Therapeutics and on a concurrent private placement expected to fund the combined company's operations into 2029. The corporate team included partners Ryan Murr, Branden Berns and Melanie Neary and of counsel Evan Shepherd.

• Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
• Ryan Murr
• Branden Berns
• Melanie Neary
• Evan Shepherd
• M&A, Capital Markets

SourceGibson Dunn — feed

Law firms not concerned about AI consumption pricing, says HSF Kramer chief AI officer

Law.com reports that AI utilization is 'skyrocketing' and that law firms aren't sweating consumption pricing. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer chief AI officer Ilona Logvinova said she wouldn't say it's concerning, and that there are a number of unknowns that can be comforting or less comforting.

• Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
• Ilona Logvinova

SourceLaw.com — The American Lawyer

Ropes & Gray expands AI program; associates can count up to 100 hours toward

Ropes & Gray expanded its AI program so that associates can count up to 100 hours of AI testing and training toward their billable targets. Separately, responding to a FOIA suit, the Justice Department argued the EEOC can't release records from its probe of Biglaw diversity programs.

• Ropes & Gray

SourceAbove the Law

Reddit asks federal judge to block Proskauer Rose from defending Perplexity AI

Reddit Inc. has urged a New York federal judge to block its former law firm, Proskauer Rose, from defending Perplexity AI in Reddit's suit over alleged data scraping used to train AI models. Reddit argues the firm can't represent Perplexity after dropping Reddit as a client like a "hot potato."

• Proskauer Rose
• New York
• Disputes

SourcesBluesky — Big Law search·Bluesky — Big Law search·Bluesky — Big Law search·Law360 — Legal Ethics·Law360 — Legal Industry

Simmons & Simmons launches Legal AI Maturity Mountain AI adoption framework

Simmons & Simmons has launched an AI adoption framework called the Legal AI Maturity Mountain. The text invites readers to find their place on it and see where to go next with the firm.

• Simmons & Simmons

SourceLaw.com — International Edition

Freshfields Boston partners Goulding and Palermo honored at 2026 New England Legal Awards

Freshfields Boston partners Matthew Goulding and Michael Palermo were recognized at the 2026 New England Legal Awards. Goulding was named Regional Managing Partner of the Year and Palermo Rising Star, Massachusetts. Goulding was also a finalist for Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney of the Year.

• Freshfields
• Matthew Goulding
• Michael Palermo
• Boston
• M&A

SourceFreshfields — news

Simmons, Cooley and Slaughter and May lead Leadership in Law Awards nominations

Simmons, Cooley and Slaughter and May lead nominations in the Leadership in Law Awards shortlist. The awards ceremony takes place on December 3 and celebrates the best legal talent shaping the future of law.

• Simmons & Simmons
• Cooley
• Slaughter and May

SourceLaw.com — International Edition

Australian deals roundup lists firms advising on transactions including Lynas–Meteoric and Heidi funding

Allens, Ashurst Perkins Coie, Baker McKenzie, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Gilbert + Tobin, HWLE Lawyers, Mallesons and Nicholas O'Donohue & Co. announced deal roles in Australia. Deals include Lynas's proposed all-scrip acquisition of Meteoric Resources (about $968m), Heidi's US$340m funding, a US$356m SharonAI debt facility and Sunrise Energy Metals' redomiciliation to the US.

• Allens
• Ashurst
• Baker McKenzie
• Corrs Chambers Westgarth
• Gilbert + Tobin
• HWLE Lawyers
• King & Wood Mallesons
• Nicholas O'Donohue & Co.
• Luke Imbriano
• Cameron Blackwood
• Robert Kelly
• David Gray
• Yuen-Yee Cho
• Stephen Sharpe
• John Schembri
• Stuart Dullard
• Richard Lustig
• Rick Troiano
• Laura Young
• Adrian Lynch
• M&A, Banking & Finance, EC/VC, Project Finance/Energy & Infra

SourceAustralasian Lawyer

Norton Rose Fulbright Dallas has many lawyers who have stayed for decades

A large contingent of Dallas-based lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright have stayed at the firm for decades. They cite 'culture' as their reason for staying. The Texas Lawbook published the piece.

• Norton Rose Fulbright
• Dallas

SourceThe Texas Lawbook

Global Lawyer column: PE investment unlikely to resolve Big Law short-termism

A column by the Global Lawyer says pressure to make big, often risky hires, alongside pressure to invest, is more intense than ever. It says this leads firms to avoid significant questions over long-term health, and that PE investment is unlikely to resolve this.

SourceLaw.com — International Edition

Laffey Bucci expands into workers' compensation

Law.com's The Legal Intelligencer reports that Laffey Bucci is expanding into workers' comp.

• Laffey Bucci
• Philadelphia

SourceLaw.com — The Legal Intelligencer