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✨ This week, we're thrilled to showcase Kirkland & Ellis, a prestigious Am Law 200 firm that has held the #1 ranking for the past 3 years and stands as the largest law firm in the world by revenue! 👏🏽 Established in 1909, the firm operates with a significant international presence, boasting over 3,400 attorneys spread across 20 offices worldwide. Kirkland & Ellis specializes in areas such as corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, restructuring, and investment funds. It is renowned for handling high-stakes and complex legal matters. Vault 2024 ranks their headquarters as #1 Best Law Firm in #Chicago and the #Midwest. 🥇 A snapshot of their 2025 Vault Ratings: 🏆 #6 in the Vault Law 100 #1 Best Law Firm for Bankruptcy/Restructuring #1 Best Law Firm for Banking & Financial Services #1 Best Law Firm for General Corporate Practice ...to name a few. AND, according to Glassdoor reviews, Kirkland & Ellis has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, with 79% of employees recommending the firm to a friend and having a positive outlook on the business!⭐ ⚖ Kirkland & Ellis LLP continues to set the benchmark in the legal industry, combining a rich history with a forward-thinking approach to meet the evolving needs of its clients. Stay tuned for more Law Firm Spotlights as we continue to highlight the leaders shaping the legal landscape! _____________ 🤩 Do you have a law firm you think deserves the spotlight? 💌 Drop the name in our inbox and tell us why they should be featured. 🥰 We love hearing your suggestions and showcasing the firms that inspire you! 💼 Your favorite firm could be next! #PPLawFirmSpotlight #KirklandAndEllis #LegalExcellence #TopLawFirm #LawFirmAchievements #LegalCareers #EmployeeSatisfaction

https://lnkd.in/eHP8e3At We are thrilled to welcome Morgana A. and returning Of Counsel Donna Wood to our exceptional legal team! Click the link to learn more. #ButlerLegal #WelcomeWednesday

Newsflash: “None of the firms that made the Top 10 list for being the most prestigious made the Top 10 list for being a best firm to work for.” In the Vault 2025 Best Law Firms to Work For survey, associates were asked to rank their own law firms based on categories most relevant to their overall quality of life, including satisfaction; firm culture; hours; compensation; quality of work; business outlook; career outlook; associate/partner relations; transparency; formal and informal training; pro bono; and overall diversity. Apparently, the highest paying firms also ranked high on Vault’s list of the most prestigious firms, but not on this list. See who made Vault Best Firms to Work For rankings here: https://buff.ly/4chRMwg Just goes to show that money isn’t everything. Recruiters, what are you hearing from your associate candidates? Are they most concerned about money, prestige, or quality of life? #lawjobs #legaljobs #legalrecruiting #associatesatisfaction #toplawfirms

🚀 𝗜𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲'𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄.🤠 Are you ready to explore how Texas is reshaping the future of corporate law? Texas has launched its new specialized business court, setting the stage to rival Delaware’s long-held dominance in the field. I'm honored to moderate this exclusive panel of the country's leading legal experts in corporate and securities law, featuring, marc steinberg (SMU Dedman School of Law), Glenn West (former partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP), and Byron Egan (Jackson Walker LLP) who will dive into: 📈 Texas’s Strategic Move: How the state is positioning itself as the premier jurisdiction for complex business litigation. ⚖️ Impact on Corporate Governance: What this bold move means for corporate governance, shareholder rights, and the business landscape. 💼 Business and Legal Strategy Insights: Essential takeaways on how your business can navigate and thrive in this evolving environment. 🌟 Don't miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve and network with industry leaders. The future of corporate law just might be wearing cowboy boots—make sure you're part of the conversation! 📅 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gyZDHMnC SMU Cox School of Business SMU Dedman School of Law Shane Goodwin, PhD #CorporateLaw NACD North Texas #TexasBusinessCourt

Congratulations to the Legal Firm of Choice Survey's Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023/24 🥂 25. Clifford Chance (down from 18th in 2022–23) 24. Deloitte Legal (unranked in 2022–23) =21. Allen & Overy (unranked last year) =21. Maddocks (down from 19th) =21. McCullough Robertson (unranked last year) =19. Cooper Grace Ward (unranked last year) =19. Moray & Agnew (unranked last year) 18. K&L Gates (unranked last year) 17. Slater and Gordon (up from 25th) =15. Baker McKenzie (down from 10th) =15. HWL Ebsworth (same as in 2022–23) 14. Corrs Chambers Westgarth (down from 6th) 13. DLA Piper (unranked last year) 12. Gilbert + Tobin (down from 11th) 11. Barry Nilsson (unranked last year) 10. Maurice Blackburn (up from 20th) 9. Mills Oakley (up from 12th) 8. Herbert Smith Freehills (down from equal 1st) 7. Lander & Rogers (up from 8th) 6. Ashurst (down from 4th) 5. Clayton Utz (up from 7th) 4. Hall & Wilcox (down from 3rd) 3. King & Wood Mallesons (down from equal 1st) 2. MinterEllison (up from 9th) 1. Allens (up from 5th)

2023 marked a pivotal year for general counsel as they increasingly turned to litigation finance to transform legal functions from cost centers into profit centers. Michael P. Kelley's article highlights key trends and strategies that legal leaders are leveraging to enhance their company's financial outlook. Read the full article below for a deeper dive into the evolving landscape of litigation finance. https://lnkd.in/gDvNkuuR #litigationfinance #legalstrategy #fianceinnovation

Let's delve into the significant implications of law firms barring summer associates from engaging in litigation work. This practice can have profound consequences not only for the professional development of aspiring litigators but also for the future dynamics within the legal industry. Join the discussion and share your views on this topic: https://lnkd.in/gwivW5pT #BigLaw #SummerAssociates #Litigation #LegalCareers #LawStudents

Newsflash: “None of the firms that made the Top 10 list for being the most prestigious made the Top 10 list for being a best firm to work for.” In the Vault 2025 Best Law Firms to Work For survey, associates were asked to rank their own law firms based on categories most relevant to their overall quality of life, including satisfaction; firm culture; hours; compensation; quality of work; business outlook; career outlook; associate/partner relations; transparency; formal and informal training; pro bono; and overall diversity. Apparently, the highest paying firms also ranked high on Vault’s list of the most prestigious firms, but not on this list. See who made Vault Best Firms to Work For rankings here: https://buff.ly/4chRMwg Just goes to show that money isn’t everything. Recruiters, what are you hearing from your associate candidates? Are they most concerned about money, prestige, or quality of life? #lawjobs #legaljobs #legalrecruiting #associatesatisfaction #toplawfirms

“It’s not a job; it’s a career” is what my Dad told me while I was recruiting for law firms during law school. I reflect on that statement daily. This week I attended my firm’s M&A retreat in New Orleans. ⚫️ Along with discussing substantive legal topics and professional skills in the event sessions, we reflected on our practice group’s 2023 statistics. I feel fortunate to have started my CAREER with the leading M&A law firm in the world, where we are both GLOBALLY the #1 M&A principal advisor by deal value and the #1 M&A ($10B+) advisor by deal count. ⚫️A nice stranger on Bourbon Street laughingly insisted on taking my picture as I pulled out my laptop to attend to a client matter quickly at 10 pm. Perhaps unbelievably, the BigLaw lifestyle doesn’t bother me, and I love the work I do. People in a job focus on their short-term objectives, like how to stop working at exactly 5 pm—I focus on how to learn more and learn faster! I feel deeply blessed to be doing the kind of law that sets my soul on fire—and I wish I could join every deal our firm does because I have so much fun! The perspective of “It’s not a job; it’s a career” has helped me keep a long-term perspective, and it has also helped me be happy and fulfilled daily since I started my legal CAREER! #M&A #M&ALaw #BigLaw #Mergersandaquisitions #MandA #Attorney #Lawyer #CPA

Goldstein & McClintock LLLP Expansion, Hires, and Promotions — PRBuzz.co — National #Boutique Restructuring, #Finance #Amp #Corporate #Law #Firm Adds Offices, Litigation #Partner and #Management Committee Members CHICAGO, #June #26 #2024 Goldstein & McClintock LLLP, a boutique restructuring, finance & corporate law firm comprised of #top #professionals with decades of #experience at some of the nation's most prestigious law firms, announced: G&M's continued #growth buttresses our top-tier attorneys' ability to #focus their #attention on our #clients unencumbered by the conflicts and bureaucracy endemic to #large law firms. Regarding its #expansion and #promotions G&M Chairman #Harley #J Goldstein #said "We are #excited to continue the firm's growth with the hiring of Neha from Proskauer, Chris and Ainsley's promotion, and our expansion into the Boston and Charlotte markets. Our continued growth buttresses our top-tier attorneys' ability to focus their attention on our clients, unencumbered by the conflicts and bureaucracy endemic to large law firms." About Goldstein & McClintock LLLP: G&M is a boutique restructuring, finance & corporate law firm with 10 offices across the country, comprised of top professionals with decades of experience at some of the nation's most prestigious law firms. G&M attorneys represent a broad array of sophisticated clients in a wide variety of matters, and are unique in their ability to offer clients top-tier counsel combined with the affordability, accessibility, and individual attention of a boutique law practice. G&M prides itself on its ability to: ■ Offer Wall Street credentials at boutique prices ■ Provide the expertise and sophistication to handle multi‐billion dollar matters, but a level of service and price-point to efficiently manage middle-market engagements ■ Operate without the burden of the numerous conflicts that plague larger law firms ■ Embrace non‐traditional fee arrangements, allowing the firm to align its interests with those of its clients. For more information, please visit www.goldmclaw.com