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:
I for one am not so distracted by this week’s scandals (Blago & Dreier) to overlook that today is LFLF – “law firm layoff Friday.”
Seyfarth had this announcement to make this week –
Seyfarth Shaw has laid off about 30 lawyers and staff employees firmwide, according to the firm’s Atlanta managing
Another AmLaw 100 firm, this time #6 White & Case, has announced layoffs. 70 associates and 100 staff. An internal memo was posted by our friends at Above the Law:
As part of its planning for 2009, White & Case LLP is reviewing its global operations against current and anticipated market conditions and
Law firm life can resemble family life in many ways. For many people, 50 hours or more in the office is normal. Saturdays, Sundays and evenings are devoted to the office, with some partners known to sleep with their BlackBerrys under their pillows. Husbands and wives have met in the halls (or at the holiday
I’m going to take the liberty of highlighting “Class Acts”, and “Not So Classy” acts, by law firms when it comes to their staff.
For instance, Heller’s lay offs last Friday … Not So Classy
Clifford Chance layoffs today … Class Act
The Clifford Chance associates, most of whom graduated from law school less than