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DLA Piper and Winston Taylor Match Milbank 2026 Salary Scale
DLA Piper and Winston Taylor have announced that they will match Milbank's associate salary scale, with first-year associate salaries starting at $235,000 and senior associate salaries reaching $455,000.
Caroline McInnis
7 days ago1 min read


Law Firm Partner Moves: Litigation, M&A, AI Privacy and Regulatory Hiring
Law Firm Partner Hiring: Litigation, Private Equity and M&A, Data Privacy, Real Estate, and Regulatory
Caroline McInnis
Oct 263 min read


Law Firms Hiring in Private Equity, Litigation, Life Sciences, and Regulatory: Weekly Partner Moves forOctober 19, 2026
Caroline McInnis, Esq. | Counseling Counsels LLC Law Firm Lateral Market for the week of October 12th-19th Firms across the country expanded last week with partners in private equity, financial services litigation, life sciences, regulatory compliance, and restructuring this week. Sidley recruited a Kirkland funds partner in Los Angeles, Mayer Brown added two FDA partners, and a five-attorney litigation team moved to Womble Bond Dickinson. Skadden also added a four-partner li
Caroline McInnis
Oct 193 min read


The Most In-Demand Legal Practice Areas Fueling Law Firm Growth in 2025
As the legal industry continues to evolve, law firms are strategically focusing their hiring efforts on high-growth practice areas that alig
Caroline McInnis
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Tips for Partners Looking to Find Clients
Building a book of business as a law firm partner is a crucial part of growing your practice and achieving success. Here are some tips...
Caroline McInnis
May 6, 20221 min read


Interview Tip: How to Answer the Teamplayer Question
As an attorney, being a team player is an important quality to possess in order to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and support...
Caroline McInnis
May 2, 20221 min read


Deciding When to Start Your Solo Law Firm
Starting a solo law firm can be a challenging but rewarding experience, and there are several factors to consider when making this...
Caroline McInnis
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Deciding When to It's Time to Move to a New Firm
Deciding when to leave a law firm job can be a difficult decision, but there are several reasons that may indicate it's time to move on,...
Caroline McInnis
Apr 4, 20221 min read


Setting Boundaries as a Law Firm Associate
Setting boundaries with your workload as a law firm associate attorney can be challenging, but it is important for maintaining your...
Caroline McInnis
Mar 19, 20221 min read


Partner Considerations: Making a Lateral Move to a New Firm
When a law firm partner is considering moving to a new firm, there are several important considerations to keep in mind. Here are some of...
Caroline McInnis
Mar 10, 20221 min read


Interview Tip: Preparing for your Lateral Attorney Law Firm Interview
Research the firm: Before the interview, research the firm's history, practice areas, clients, and recent news or developments. This will...
Caroline McInnis
Feb 22, 20221 min read


Law Firm Partner Compensation Structures
Partner compensation structures in law firms can vary greatly depending on the size, practice areas, and financial performance of the...
Caroline McInnis
Feb 15, 20221 min read


Tips for Interviewing with Law Firms Over Zoom Video
Here are some tips for a successful law firm interview over Zoom: Test your technology: Make sure your computer, camera, microphone, and...
Caroline McInnis
Feb 1, 20221 min read
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