InsideCounsel explores the impact Gen Y attorneys are having on legal departments and law firms—the contributions, the quarrels and ultimately the understanding that must be reached as multiple and vastly different generations join each other in the workplace. more >>
While managing partners or chairmen of large law firms seem to be feeling more optimistic about the future, it looks like the next wave of layoffs and pay reductions might be hitting non-equity partners, while associates are likely to experience more layoffs, pay reductions, and deferred start dates. more >>
According to Corporate Board Member magazine, Skadden has been ranked the top corporate law firm in the US for the ninth year in a row. The rankings are based on a poll of 6,300 directors and general counsel. more >>
Corporate Counsel's fourth annual competition for "2009 Best Legal Department" was again a difficult one. The winning legal department was one that prevailed against a backdrop of financial meltdown. more >>