Yesterday I wrote how some BigLaw firms are showing flat/down revenue, but an increase in profits. I don’t begrudge anyone making a profit, but let’s show some transparency about it all.Today I came across JD Journal‘s reporting on my new #1 Favorite! Blank Rome Posts Across-the-Board Increases:
Blank Rome reports having a
Oh, it’s gonna be a good AmLaw 100 issue this year if these new numbers are an indication of what we’ll be seeing across the board.Before I jump into my rant, I have to clarify that I’m a capitalist pig. I believe that one of the things that makes our country so great is
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
Back from vacation, $1500 in cash lighter and 4 lbs heavier. In the meantime, my Google Reader registered more than 1000 posts. Here are a few highlights (in no particular order):
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
I am no PR expert, but I’ve been known to play one next to the water cooler.
I read with interest the WSJBlog’s take on the Morgan Lewis Bockius announcement, BigLaw Gloom, In Hopes of Avoiding Doom: Morgan Cuts 2010 Program.
Ever since the Gen Y and Millenniums entered the legal work force the term “work life balance” started popping up in law firm hallways.
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:
No shock here, but I like law firm internship/fellowship/apprenticeship programs.
Recent law school grads without a job like these programs.
And while we as a society find it perfectly acceptable for a young doctor to graduate a top-ranked medical school, $100,000 plus in debt, and go directly into an internship program