At the beginning of the 21st century, in 2002, the first ‘new model” (aka distributed or virtual) law firm was launched. The firm, FisherBroyles, now ranks 148 on the AmLaw 200. At the start of 2024, 130 lawyers spun off from FisherBroyles to form Pierson Ferdinand, offering changes to the original model. Pierson Ferdinand now…
It’s typical for attorneys to cycle into and out of government and private practice when there’s a change of administration, especially if there’s a change of political party in the White House. More than 44,000 licensed attorneys serve in the federal government, according to March 2024 data from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Most…
As Ben Franklin said, “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” We need trust and estate lawyers to manage both. But there’s a dearth of up-and-coming practitioners, leading to a critical shortage just when we’re anticipating the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in history. In the June 2024 episode of the “Trust…
Pursuing a passion outside of law might be the best thing you can do for your legal career. In a recent series of articles in Law360, lawyers explored why their hobbies and extracurricular activities made them better lawyers. Their message: Taking time away from law practice to follow your heart is not distraction; rather, if…
