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Advocating for Innovation in the Business of Law

The recent accelerated decline of Dewey & LeBoeuf has made some members of the legal community introspective.  Though Dewey’s troubles appear to be mostly unique to the firm, and not representative...

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The Dewey & LeBoeuf Bankruptcy: A News Round-up

On Monday evening, following months of partner defections and rumors of financial difficulties, Dewey & LeBoeuf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York.  Though few in...

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Dewey’s Demise: Where Have All The Partners Gone?

The news that Dewey & LeBoeuf filed for bankruptcy on Monday came as little surprise to most in the legal industry. The firm has teetered on the brink of collapse for a number of months in the wake...

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New Docs from Dewey Bankruptcy Reveal Big Bonuses During Financial Meltdown

Legal news outlets are reporting this week on details found within Dewey & LeBoeuf’s financial statement, filed last week in the firm’s Chapter 11 proceedings.  The statement reveals that the...

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Judge approves Dewey & LeBoeuf settlement just 5 months after collapse

While few in the legal industry were surprised by the Chapter 11 filing by Dewey & LeBoeuf in May of this year, many were shocked that a firm of such size and stature could unravel at such speed....

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Law Firm Financial Woes Go Primetime (TV)

Earlier this season on the CBS drama The Good Wife, character Will Gardner turned to his co-founder at the law firm of Lockhart/Gardner and asked, “Why are we being punished for Dewey & LeBoeuf?”...

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Lateral Moves Increased in 2012

Lateral moves were up in 2012, thanks in part to the demise of Dewey & LeBoeuf. According to a survey by American Lawyer, the number of partners who left or joined an Am Law 200 firms increased 9.7...

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Is Lateral Hiring Good for Law Firm Business?

Thanks to the dissolution of Dewey & LeBoeuf, lateral hiring had a record year—both in the United States and in U.S.-based London firms. Am Law Daily reports that 2012 lateral hiring hit a...

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