Connecticut Pulse


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    Kirkland Outpaces BigLaw Rivals In Law Grad Hiring

    Kirkland & Ellis LLP has hired the most Class of 2023 law graduates among the top 50 law firms, bringing on 411 new attorneys, almost as many as the second and third-ranking firms combined, according to an analysis released Wednesday by legal data company Firm Prospects LLC.

  • Atty Says Ex-Partner Filed Bogus Police Report Over Router

    Connecticut attorney Ryan McKeen made "material misrepresentations" when reporting his ex-law partner Andrew Garza to the police for entering their former firm's office early one morning to retrieve an internet router, Garza told a state court judge in a renewed bid for sanctions against McKeen.

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    Beyond Averages: The Under- And Over-Performance Of Firms

    Each quarter, Law360 Pulse reports on U.S. law firms' financial results from Wells Fargo and Citibank, often highlighting industry averages. But I wanted to dive deeper into the 2024 year-end results that just came out to dissect the highs and lows of law firm performance last year.

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    Approach The Bench: Judge Frederic Block On Resentencing

    New York federal Judge Frederic Block has been on a campaign lately, arguing that state court judges should enjoy the same discretion he does to reconsider the sentences of people condemned to spend decades in prison.

  • Conn. Judge Flags 'Extraordinary' Error In $10.4M Fraud Suit

    A Connecticut appellate judge expressed surprise Monday that for more than five years, two teams of seasoned litigators failed to notice an error on the docket of a securities fraud lawsuit before the mistake led to a judge — and not a jury — hearing the case and issuing a $10.4 million award to investment banking firm FIH LLC.

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    Conservative Groups Say ABA Clerk, Intern Programs Illegal

    Conservative advocacy groups urged the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Monday to scrutinize the American Bar Association's diversity and internship programs, claiming the organization is committing unlawful discrimination in the name of diversity.

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    How Law Firms Are Helping Their Partners Generate Wealth

    As U.S. law firms look back at another year of strong profits, many partners are left with a good deal of cash in their bank accounts and little time to think about how to invest it.

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    2nd Circ. Orders In-House Counsel Docs In Grand Jury Case

    The Second Circuit on Friday ruled that an in-house attorney for a publicly traded company under federal investigation in New York must turn over communications as part of a grand jury investigation under the crime-fraud exception to attorney-client privilege.

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    Conn. Trial Firm Partner Seeks Sanctions In Heated Split-Up

    Connecticut Trial Firm LLC former co-owner Andrew Garza has asked a Connecticut Superior Court judge to issue sanctions against his former 50-50 partner, Ryan McKeen, accusing McKeen of "misconduct presenting a threat to the administration of justice" in heated litigation over the firm's split.

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    Legal Sector Gains 900 Jobs In January Amid Data Revisions

    The U.S. legal sector started the year with a modest boost, adding 900 jobs in January, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday following the agency's annual employment data revision that also lifted earlier job figures from the past year. 

  • Pullman & Comley Escapes Ex-Tech CEO's Legal Ethics Claim

    A Connecticut state judge ruled that the former CEO of WorldQuant Predictive Technologies LLC cannot sue Connecticut law firm Pullman & Comley LLC over the loss of $6 million in WorldQuant stock, determining that he should have raised those concerns earlier in the termination process.

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    Law360's Legal Lions Of The Week

    Lawyers from Latham & Watkins LLP and Proskauer Rose LLP kick off this week's Law360 Legal Lions, with a jury decision ending a $500 million antitrust lawsuit against their clients, U.S. Soccer and Major League Soccer.

  • Law360 Pulse Spotlight On Mid-Law Work

    Robbins Geller's work on a proposed shareholder class action against an Nvidia supplier and Greenspoon Marder's work on behalf of the maker of an AI-powered grocery service lead this edition of Law360 Pulse's Spotlight On Mid-Law Work, recapping the top matters for Mid-Law firms from Jan. 24 to Feb. 7.

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    BigLaw Firms Saw Double-Digit Profit Growth In 2024

    Last year was "one of the strongest years on record" for U.S. law firm financial results, according to Citi Global Wealth at Work Law Firm Group head Gretta Rusanow, with a survey by the bank of mostly large law firms showing a 16.6% increase in profits and a 12.3% increase in revenue over 2023.

  • Voir Dire: Law360 Pulse's Weekly Quiz

    The legal industry kicked off February with another action-packed week as attorneys took on new roles in BigLaw and the Trump administration. Test your legal news savvy here with Law360 Pulse's weekly quiz.

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    Ex-Conn. US Atty On Melding Public Service, Private Practice

    Vanessa Roberts Avery, who recently stepped down as U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut, rejoined McCarter & English LLP's office in Hartford this week. In a recent conversation with Law360 Pulse, Avery discussed her legal career and reflected on her time as the state's top federal prosecutor.

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    Legal Job Satisfaction Up, Less Turnover Expected, Study Says

    Legal professionals surveyed reported high job satisfaction at the end of last year, signaling a quieter job market for the legal industry in 2025, according to a new report from recruiting firm Robert Half Inc.

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    Kaufman Dolowich Adds 4-Atty Obermayer Team In Conn., NY

    Kaufman Dolowich LLP announced Thursday that it added a four-person employment law team based in New Haven, Connecticut, and New York City from Northeast firm Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP.

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    US Attys To Shift Focus Amid Questions Of Staffing, Politics

    The new U.S. attorneys under President Donald Trump's administration will almost certainly shift their offices' enforcement priorities, experts say, but they may also be faced with the impacts of a shrinking federal workforce and a politicized Justice Department, others worry.

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    Filing Claims 'Secret Lockout' Led To Conn. Trial Firm Schism

    One of the 50-50 partners litigating the dramatic breakup of Connecticut Trial Firm LLC, a personal injury firm known for high-dollar verdicts, has accused his onetime partner of having "plotted a secret lockout" to remove him from the firm, according to a revised derivative complaint filed in Connecticut state court.

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    Law Firms Add Marketing Chiefs Amid Biz Development Push

    As law firms battle for business in a more competitive market, the new year has seen a wave of chief marketing officer appointments. This shift, experts say, reflects a growing emphasis on strategic leadership and business development, as firms look to differentiate themselves and drive growth.

  • Guo Trustee Gets OK To Keep Law Firm Deal Sealed For Now

    The Chapter 11 trustee overseeing convicted Chinese fraudster Miles Guo's bankruptcy estate can keep secret for 180 days an adversary proceeding settlement with a New York law firm because similar clawback cases should proceed without being impacted by the terms of the deal, a Connecticut bankruptcy judge has ruled.

  • Conn. Atty Sues Client, Lawyer Over State Farm Settlement

    A small Connecticut personal injury firm has sued a Bloomfield personal injury attorney and a former client in state court for breach of contract and unjust enrichment, accusing them of failing to hand over a one-third fee from a $35,000 State Farm insurance settlement.

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    Former Conn. US Attorney Returns To McCarter & English

    Vanessa Roberts Avery, who recently stepped down as U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut, has returned to her roots as a business litigator at McCarter & English LLP in Hartford, Connecticut.

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    For Attys, Problem Gambling Can Mean Betting The Firm

    SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein’s bombshell tax evasion indictment puts the renowned appellate lawyer on a long list of attorneys to find themselves in hot water as a result of a gambling habit. And for small firms or solo practitioners, experts say the consequences can be even more dire.

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Expert Analysis

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    ​​​​​​​Ask A Mentor: How Can 1st-Year Attys Manage Remote Work? Author Photo

    First-year associates can have a hard time building relationships with colleagues, setting boundaries and prioritizing work-life balance in a remote work environment, so they must be sure to lean on their firms' support systems and practice good time management, say Jenny Lee and Christopher Fernandez at Kirkland.

  • 5 Ways To Lead Lawyer Teams Toward Better Mental Health Author Photo

    Attorney team leaders have a duty to attend to the mental well-being of their subordinates with intention, thought and candor — starting with ensuring their own mental health is in order, says Liam Montgomery at Williams & Connolly.

  • How Your Summer Associate Events Can Convey Inclusivity Author Photo

    As law firms begin planning next year's summer associate events, they should carefully examine how choice of venue, activity, theme, attendees and formality can create feelings of exclusion for minority associates, and consider changing the status quo to create multiculturally inclusive events, says Sharon Jones at Jones Diversity.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Do I Negotiate Long-Term Flex Work? Author Photo

    Though the pandemic has shown the value of remote work, many firms are still reluctant to embrace flexible working arrangements when offices reopen, so attorneys should use several negotiating tactics to secure a long-term remote or hybrid work setup that also protects their potential for career advancement, says Elaine Spector at Harrity & Harrity.

  • What I Wish Law Schools Taught Women About Legal Careers Author Photo

    Instead of spending an entire semester on 19th century hunting rights, I wish law schools would facilitate honest discussions about what it’s like to navigate life as an attorney, woman and mother, and offer lessons on business marketing that transcend golf outings and social mixers, says Daphne Delvaux at Gruenberg Law.

  • 4 Ways To Break Down Barriers For Women Of Color In Law Author Photo

    Female lawyers belonging to minority groups continue to be paid less and promoted less than their male counterparts, so law firms and corporate legal departments must stop treating women as a monolithic group and create initiatives that address the unique barriers women of color face, say Daphne Turpin Forbes at Microsoft and Linda Chanow at the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession.

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    We Need More Professional Diversity In The Federal Judiciary Author Photo

    With the current overrepresentation of former corporate lawyers on the federal bench, the Biden administration must prioritize professional diversity in judicial nominations and consider lawyers who have represented workers, consumers and patients, says Navan Ward, president of the American Association for Justice.

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    Ask A Mentor: How Do I Retire Without Creating Chaos? Author Photo

    Retired attorney Vernon Winters explains how lawyers can thoughtfully transition into retirement while protecting their firms’ interests and allaying clients' fears, with varying approaches that turn on the nature of one's practice, client relationships and law firm management.

  • Why I Went From Litigator To Law Firm Diversity Officer Author Photo

    Narges Kakalia at Mintz recounts her journey from litigation partner to director of diversity, equity and inclusion at the firm, explaining how the challenges she faced as a female lawyer of color shaped her transition and why attorneys’ unique skill sets make them well suited for diversity leadership roles.

  • For Asian American Lawyers, Good Mentorship Is Crucial Author Photo

    Navigating the legal world as an Asian American lawyer comes with unique challenges — from cultural stereotypes to a perceived lack of leadership skills — but finding good mentors and treating mentorship as a two-way street can help junior lawyers overcome some of the hurdles and excel, say attorneys at Paul Weiss.

  • Coping With Secondary Trauma From Pro Bono Work Author Photo

    As the need for pro bono services continues to grow in tandem with the pandemic, attorneys should assess their mental well-being and look for symptoms of secondary traumatic stress, while law firms must carefully manage their public service programs and provide robust mental health services to employees, says William Silverman at Proskauer.

  • How Firms Can Benefit From Creating Their Own ALSPs Author Photo

    As more law firms develop their own legal services centers to serve as both a source of flexible personnel and technological innovation, they can further enhance the effectiveness by fostering a consistent and cohesive team and allowing for experimentation with new technologies from an established baseline, say attorneys at Hogan Lovells.

  • Modernizing Legal Education Through Hybrid JD Programs Author Photo

    Amid pandemic-era shifts in education, law schools and other stakeholders should consider the wide geographic and demographic reach of Juris Doctor programs with both online and in-person learning options, and educators should think through the various ways hybrid programs can be structured, says Stephen Burnett at All Campus.

  • How BigLaw Can Mirror Small Firm Attorney Engagement Author Photo

    BigLaw has the unique opportunity to hit refresh post-pandemic and enhance attorney satisfaction by adopting practices that smaller firms naturally employ — including work assignment policies that can provide junior attorneys steady professional development, says Michelle Genet Bernstein at Mark Migdal.

  • Ditch The Annual Review To Boost Attorney Job Satisfaction Author Photo

    In order to attract and retain the rising millennial generation's star talent, law firms should break free of the annual review system and train lawyers of all seniority levels to solicit and share frequent and informal feedback, says Betsy Miller at Cohen Milstein.

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