Well, I hate to say I told you so, but from a May 19, 2009, post Looking for Inspiration in the Recession I wrote about the Class of ’09 being a “lost generation” (which I now believe will trickle down to 2010 and possible 2011 as well):
Get ready, Class of ’09, more announcements like
One thing I have noticed with most law firms is that they suffer from a case of “WW____D” (“What Would “fill in the blank with your favorite AmLaw 50 firm” Do).
When Gunderson increased associate salaries to $145,000 in 2000, I remember my boutique law firm waiting around to see what “so-and-so” decided to do
Oh, we’re all quick to point out the law firm layoffs, the end of lock-step salaries, the postponement of OCI programs, and more job deferrals (all brought to you by Orrick).
But there are actually some companies out there trying to help.
LexisNexis recently rolled out their Lend-a-Hand Program which includes: