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18 Oct
The American Lawyer Midlevel Associates Survey Highlights (2017)

The American Lawyer published results from its annual Midlevel Associates Survey, finding that “associates generally continued to report high levels of satisfaction with their jobs,” and report being happier with their compensation than they were a year ago. Each year, the publication surveys third-, fourth-, and fifth-year associates on several aspects of job satisfaction, including compensation […]

The American Lawyer Midlevel Associates Survey Highlights (2017)
21 Jan Cuba Opening Opportunities for Akerman
Cuba Opening Opportunities for Akerman

With the recent opening of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba, law firms are seeing opportunities in the island...

14 May Astor Professional Search President Bill Sugarman Interviewed By LawCrossing
Astor Professional Search President Bill Sugarm...

Excerpt from the article in LawCrossing: Professional Overview William A. Sugarman, Esq., is the Founder and President of Astor Prof...

15 Apr Sign of the Times:  Law Firm Merger Mania Continues
Sign of the Times: Law Firm Merger Mania Conti...

2013 witnessed a record 88 law firm mergers, and the market shows no signs of slowing with law firms announcing 22 more mergers duri...

03 Mar Winning From The Middle: Midsize Law Firms Continue To Gain Ground
Winning From The Middle: Midsize Law Firms Cont...

In the latest March 2014 issue, Chicago Lawyer checks in on the state of ‘midsize’ law. Drawing from the recent success ...

25 Feb Another Big Win For Chicago’s Technology Sector
Another Big Win For Chicago’s Technology ...

Chicago scored another big win for its growing startup/technology sector with the announcement of the city’s selection for a $...

01 Dec Chicago’s Startup Community Lands a Big One
Chicago’s Startup Community Lands a Big One

Many observers believe Chicago’s startup and technology scene has reached a critical mass, enjoying a timely alignment of tale...

19 Jul Bill Sugarman Quoted in Crain’s Chicago Business
Bill Sugarman Quoted in Crain’s Chicago B...

Astor Professional Search President Bill Sugarman was recently quoted in Crain’s Chicago Business regarding one of the most vi...

14 Jun More Optimism For The Am Law 200
More Optimism For The Am Law 200

Robin Sparkman has an interesting take on the state of affairs for the Am Law 200. In particular, she underscores the impressive run...

08 May A Bullish Take On The Future Of Legal Hiring
A Bullish Take On The Future Of Legal Hiring

While many commentators believe that the current slowdown in legal hiring represents a potential ‘new normal,’ at least ...

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