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Weil Layoffs: More Firms to Follow?: Point – Counterpoint from Adam Smith, Esq. and American Lawyer

By Jean O'Grady on June 26, 2013
The web is awash with reaction to the dramatic news from Weil, Gotshal & Manges which includes not only staff and associate layoffs, but also dramatic cuts in partner compensation for selected partners. Is this a “one off” or the beginning of a trend? The pundits  and the partners disagree.Will More Firms Follow? YES

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Jean P. O’Grady has over 30 years of experience developing strategic information initiatives for Am Law 100 law firms.

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