American Bar Association president Michelle Behnke on pushing back against Trump, making the profession more inclusive and why a career as a litigator wasn't for her
LB takes a deep dive into the global London data - highlighting the Kirkland-Latham rivalry at the top and the big changes over five years
After more than 30 years at Addleshaws, former global disputes head Simon Kamstra looks back on doing deals on Black Monday, his secret DJing sideline and building a career while keeping space for life outside the law
Firm management committee chair talks LB through a lifetime of firsts
McDermott Will & Schulte chair Ira Coleman on his life during law, from leading the 'the little engine that could' Miami office to overseeing a $3bn merger
'The industry is evolving rapidly. Even before the pandemic you could see change coming through the profession.'
Charlie Hayes, the global co-head of the private capital group at Freshfields, on everything from delivering lambs and making tables from trees to the importance of clarity in client communications
Ahead of International Women's Day Nicole Kar, global co-chair of antitrust at Paul Weiss, discusses thriving in the deep end and why there is still more room at the top for women in law
I certainly didn't have a burning desire to be a lawyer from the age of five years old.
DLA Piper’s international head of sustainability and ESG on choosing the law over marrying rich and the perils of life on the road
"Running a law firm is a lot like running a mafia crew — without the killing."
'I’d be asked: "Are you the guy from The Bold and the Beautiful?"'
Ahead of the A&O Shearman merger, outgoing A&O senior partner Wim Dejonghe sat down with <em>LB</em> to discuss lessons from previous merger talks, his plans for the future and his views on the 'unhealthy' levels of money in law
As the pace of change in the legal sector accelerates, Kennedys managing partner Meg Catalano considers how law firms are adapting to new technological and economic realities. She argues that greater lawyer specialisation, financial rigour, global reach and the effective use of AI will be essential for firms seeking to stay on top in a market defined by flux
Bakers London managing partner Ed Poulton on the firm's corporate hiring spree in London and why the firm isn't skipping leg day when it comes to laterals
Newly merged firm sets out ambitions with rapid revenue growth, AI and upper mid-market corporate work on the agenda
New global co-CEO talks strategy, integration and management after stepping into top post this week
Andrew Masraf on searching for the levers of growth and the value of competition
On the back of the hire of Ross Allardice from White & Case, Latham's private equity leaders set out why their European platform gives them the edge on their rivals
European capital markets head Jake Keaveny on the first phase of Proskauer's ambitious finance buildout
Female law firm founders on building boutiques, creating an alternative culture and the scourge of mansplaining in the legal profession
Shortlists revealed for four flagship in-house honours - including In-House Team of the Year and GC of the Year - at this year's Legal Business Awards
General counsel weigh in on Brad Karp's resignation as Paul Weiss chair and how they expect law firms to react when crisis hits
London managing partner Dominic Griffiths talks strategy as the office crosses $250m
After 15 years in London, the Boston firm has been building a presence on the continent with a series of high-profile hires from firms including Linklaters and Latham
