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The National Association of Women Lawyers Proposes New Plan of Action |
The National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) have released a report containing a new plan for the advancement of women's legal careers. It is hoped that this report will finally increase the percentage of women in top legal positions. It has been stuck at 15 % for years, despite the same number of men and women graduate from law schools each year. The report focuses on three central points of action: allowing junior attorneys the understanding of how to climb the ranks, financially compensating senior attorneys who monitor a diverse group, and calling for accountability for the ways in which women treated and given opportunities.
Source: www.law.com |
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Hogan & Hartson Loses Two |
Hogan & Hartson is losing two Munich partners at the end of the month, including notable private equity Partner, Uwe Steininger, and Jochen Schaefer, a corporate partner. While Steininger has yet to reveal his next step, Schaefer has announced he is to join Duvinage & Partner, a sports law boutique Duvinage & Partner.
Source: www.legalweek.com |
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Becker & Poliakoff's Attorneys Take The Cut |
Like most other firms, Becker & Poliakoff are having issues with profit in result of economic, as well as real estate, downturn. Unlike most other firms, Becker is turning to its attorneys for help. The attorneys are taking a 12 percent pay cut, which took effect May 15. The firm's managing shareholder, Alan Becker, informed everyone of his decision, explaining that they had weighed all of the options and this seemed to be the most helpful and the most fair. But, not all agree. Some point out, that it is very unusual for the attorneys to bear the brunt for profit issues. The cut will be reversed when clients begin paying again.
Source: www.nylawyer.com |
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Weil, Gotshal Launches Flexible Benefits Plan |
The law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges has enacted a flexible benefits plan for its UK employees. Under the new plan, employees will have the opportunity to choose particular benefits, such as dental insurance, private medical insurance (PMI), critical illness cover, childcare vouchers, charitable giving, and bikes for riding to work. Weil's aim is to provide benefits that are flexible enough to meet the various demands of each employee.
Source: www.employeebenefits.com
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Lowenstein Sandler's New Office In Palo Alto |
Lowenstein Sandler is launching an office in Silicon Valley. The branch will be led by Kathi Rawnsley, previously at Intel Capital for the last nine years. Lowenstein currently has offices in Boston and New York with 275 attorneys.
Source: www.nj.com |
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