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How We Made Practice Group Chair: 'One of the Most Important Skills Is Being a Good Listener,' Say Timothy Kincaid and Brad Vaiana of Winston & Strawn

"One of the most important skills is being a good listener. You can’t know what your partners need to further their success if you don’t listen. Engaging with our partners so as to understand their practice, their market, their needs and their challenges are key to understanding how best to proceed."
15 minute read

Law.com

Law Firm Real Estate Strategy: Attorney Offices Are Out, Conference Rooms Are In

Law firms are navigating a paradigm shift in how they approach office space. With the rise of flexible workplaces, firms are finding that when their attorneys do come into the office, the main goal is to connect and collaborate with peers — and this shift has transformed how law firms address their real estate needs.
6 minute read

International Edition

Charles Russell Speechlys Opens in Milan to Focus on Ultra-High Net Worth Clients

The London-headquartered firm is hiring new partner Cristiana Felisi and counsel Giovanni Angelini, while Nicola Saccardo remains Italian practice head.
2 minute read

International Edition

Weil US Partner Exits Raise Questions About Future Firm Leadership

Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser and Ray Schrock, both among Weil’s top 10 rainmakers with significant books of business, were unwelcome departures, sources say. Weiswasser in particular was seen as a potential future leader of Weil.
6 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie Accepts Defeat on Australian Integration with Asia

The decision follows a partner vote against financial and administrative integration.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Quinn Emanuel Has Thrived in China. Will Trump Help Boost Its Fortunes?

Tit-for-tat regulations between China and the U.S. have helped Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan. Will Trump’s leadership expedite its growth?
6 minute read

Law.com

Will Trump Be a Boost to Quinn Emanuel's Fortunes in China?

Tit-for-tat regulations between China and the U.S. have helped Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan thrive in China. Will Trump’s leadership expedite its growth?
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'Think About Why You Want the Role, Because It Is Not an Easy Job,' Says Aaron Rubin of Morrison Foerster

"My advice would be to think about why you want the role, because it is not an easy job. But if you want it for the right reasons, it can be very rewarding. For me, the right reason is to take a lead role in working towards the greater good for the group and the firm—growing the pie, fostering relationships, and creating a work environment that supports and provides opportunities for everyone from the junior associates to the senior partners."
10 minute read

Law.com

The State of Cost Recovery — Post COVID

Law firm operations are different now. Obviously, the biggest impact of COVID has been the inception and continuation of the hybrid work environment. This has been a kick in the pants for law firms to migrate to a digital working environment
7 minute read

International Edition

Baker McKenzie’s Australian Partners Reject Plan to Join Asia

Votes for financial integration came in below the 75% threshold, according to a report.
2 minute read

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