Wake Up Call: New York’s Big Law Attorney Headcount Ticks Up

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• The largest New York law offices grew their lawyer headcounts by an average of 3% over the last year, about half the rate of increase in 2021-2022. Two of the biggest firms in the survey, Kirkland & Ellis and Latham & Watkins, posted gains of 7% and 6% respectively. (Crain’s New York Business)
• Boies Schiller Flexner and another firm should not get the $19 million in fees and expenses they’re seeking for work in a loan-servicing contract ...