Mid-Law Led The Way On 1st Quarter Law Firm Mergers - Law360 Pulse U.S. law firms announced 25 combinations during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Law360 Pulse Merger Tracker. Of those, the vast majority involved a midsize law firm acquiring a smaller firm.

U.S. law firms announced 25 combinations during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Law360 Pulse Merger Tracker. Of those, the vast majority involved a midsize law firm acquiring a smaller firm. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Law Firms Weigh ChatGPT As New Advertising Platform - Law360 Pulse New advertising options on the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT have piqued the interest of some law firms, but most are still in a wait-and-see mode as a pilot ad program remains in testing.

New advertising options on the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT have piqued the interest of some law firms, but most are still in a wait-and-see mode as a pilot ad program remains in testing. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Office Snapshot: Buchalter Expands Presence In Chicago - Law360 UK Just one year after Buchalter opened a branch in Chicago, its ambitions in the city have grown rapidly enough to warrant expanding into a new space.

Just one year after Buchalter opened a branch in Chicago, its ambitions in the city have grown rapidly enough to warrant expanding into a new space. www.law360.com/artic... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Simpson Thacher To Open Singapore Office, Adds 2 Partners - Law360 Pulse Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced Thursday that it plans to launch an office in Singapore and has brought on two new partners as part of the expansion.

Simpson Thacher announced Thursday that it plans to launch an office in Singapore and has brought on two new partners as part of the expansion. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Cigna Expands Top Atty's Role To Include Compliance, Risk - Law360 Pulse The Cigna Group has expanded the role of its chief legal officer to take on responsibility for enterprise compliance and risk.

The Cigna Group has expanded the role of its chief legal officer to take on responsibility for enterprise compliance and risk. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Bradley Arant Launches Operations Center In Birmingham - Law360 Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP has established a new operations center in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, to serve as a centralized hub for administrative services that support the firm's 13 offices and more than 750 lawyers.

Bradley Arant has established a new operations center in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, to serve as a centralized hub for administrative services that support the firm's 13 offices and more than 750 lawyers. www.law360.com/artic... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Fox Rothschild Unveils 2026 Leadership Transitions - Law360 Fox Rothschild LLP has unveiled a slate of new leaders for several of its offices, departments and practice groups.

Fox Rothschild has unveiled a slate of new leaders for several of its offices, departments and practice groups. www.law360.com/artic... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Threat Or Opportunity: Junior Attys Face The AI Future Now - Law360 Pulse Early-career and senior attorneys alike said they believe artificial intelligence could replace responsibilities usually performed by junior lawyers, causing concern among some early-career legal professionals about their future job prospects, a new Law360 Pulse survey found.

A new #Law360Pulse survey finds early career and senior attorneys agree: AI could replace junior lawyer tasks. About a quarter of early career lawyers are "concerned" or "very concerned" that AI efficiency gains now threaten their job security. #LegalTech #BusinessOfLaw

What Attorneys Really Think About AI - Law360 Pulse Seventy percent of attorneys at law firms report using artificial intelligence at least once a week as part of their jobs, a sharp increase from 2025, according to the latest survey from Law360 Pulse.

7 in 10 law firm attorneys now use AI weekly, a sharp rise from last year, according to this year's #Law360Pulse AI Survey. While research and drafting lead adoption, concerns over accuracy, malpractice and job disruption are growing alongside use. #LegalTech #BusinessOfLaw

Reed Smith Hits Over $2M In Profits Per Equity Partner - Law360 Pulse Reed Smith LLP has announced that profits per equity partner climbed 11.3% last year to over $2.02 million as global revenue rose to $1.58 billion.

Reed Smith announced that profits per equity partner climbed 11.3% last year to over $2.02 million as global revenue rose to $1.58 billion. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Nelson Mullins Launches Venezuela-Focused Practice - Law360 UK Following the recent U.S. military operations in Venezuela and citing the rapidly changing geopolitical situation developing inside the country, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has launched a practice group dedicated to advising clients in the South American nation, according to a firm announcement Friday.

Following the recent U.S. military operations in Venezuela and citing the rapidly changing geopolitical situation developing inside the country, Nelson Mullins has launched a practice group dedicated to advising clients in the South American nation. www.law360.com/artic... #BusinessOfLaw

Leadership Transitions, Talent Realities, and New Signals Reshaping the Legal Market Welcome to The MLA Minute, a biweekly newsletter highlighting our recruiters and search consultants and their insights into the current legal market.

This week’s MLA Minute examines the leadership and talent dynamics influencing today’s law firms and legal teams.

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Goodwin Launches OC Office With 3 Ex-Jones Day Partners - Law360 Goodwin Procter LLP has launched its first Orange County office with a trio of powerhouse cybersecurity and privacy attorneys from Jones Day, marking yet another expansion of its West Coast footprint, with existing offices in Los Angeles, Santa Monica and the Bay Area, the firm announced Tuesday.

Goodwin Procter has launched its first Orange County office with a trio of powerhouse cybersecurity and privacy attorneys from Jones Day. www.law360.com/artic... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Arnold & Porter's Growth In Houston Prompts Office Move - Law360 Pulse Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP relocated its Houston office this month to accommodate the firm's growing roster in the city.

Arnold & Porter relocated its Houston office this month to accommodate the firm's growing roster in the city. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Mid-Law Promotions Reflect Slow Progress In Gender Parity - Law360 Pulse Women accounted for about 43.5% of Mid-Law partner promotions during the 2026 promotion cycle, roughly in line with the prior year and reflecting the slow pace of progress toward gender parity, a Law360 Pulse analysis has found.

Women accounted for about 43.5% of Mid-Law partner promotions during the 2026 promotion cycle, roughly in line with the prior year and reflecting the slow pace of progress toward gender parity.
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How Firms Can Avoid The Wrong Investor As PE Eyes Legal - Law360 Pulse A common concern in many conversations about outside investment in law firms is that a private equity shop will put "revenue over ethics." Here, advisers offer five tips for law firms looking to take on outside investment on how they can avoid a mismatch.

A common concern in many conversations about outside investment in law firms is that a private equity shop will put "revenue over ethics" and drive legal decision-making. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Bootcamp for NEW Lawyers - Guest Deborah S Stehr PLLC ⚖️ Bootcamp for NEW Lawyers — Join Guest, Deborah S. Stehr PLLC, Business-First Fractional External General Counsel & Strategic Legal Advisor together with Host Jason Weiss, Esq. on Ask Jason Weiss, Esq. This practical conversation helps attorneys think beyond the courtroom—covering business strategy, client relationships, positioning, and building a sustainable legal practice. Learn how to operate like a business owner, strengthen your brand, and grow a modern law practice with clarity and confidence. Streamed on www.NEWStreamingNetwork.com. Contact Info: Jason S. Weiss, Esq. & Coach WEISS LAW GROUP, PA Tel: 954.573.2800 Email:  jason@jswlawyer.com AskJasonWeiss.com / JSWLawyer.com https://www.jswlawyer.com/ More about Deborah: A business-first External General Counsel and Strategic Legal Advisor, they help companies grow while managing risk. With experience from startups to Fortune 500 organizations, they structure high-stakes agreements, strengthen compliance, and solve legal challenges with minimal business disruption. Their expertise spans data privacy, governance, and regulatory strategy across technology, SaaS, media, and e-commerce industries. Connect with Deborah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahsstehr/

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Ariz. Judicial Council OKs ABS Rules Despite Bar Concerns - Law360 Arizona's Judicial Council approved some new restrictions on out-of-state operations for non-attorney-owned law firms allowed to operate under the state's licensure program, despite the Arizona state bar's concerns that the new rules aren't stringent enough.

Arizona's Judicial Council approved some new restrictions on out-of-state operations for non-attorney owned law firms allowed to operate under the state's licensure program despite the Arizona State Bar's concerns that the new rules aren't stringent enough. www.law360.com/artic... #BusinessOfLaw

Life Sciences Partner Hiring Up Amid Regulatory Scrutiny - Law360 Large law firms' partner additions in life sciences rose slightly across five geographic markets between 2024 and 2025, with several factors including increased regulatory scrutiny driving new additions, according to an analysis by intelligence platform Macrae+.

Large law firms' partner additions in life sciences rose slightly across five geographic markets between 2024 and 2025, with several factors including increased regulatory scrutiny driving new additions. www.law360.com/artic... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Baker McKenzie Closing Legal Services Hub In Tampa - Law360 Pulse Baker McKenzie is closing the physical location of its legal services hub in Tampa, Florida, and transitioning to entirely remote work amid a firmwide push to downsize business professional jobs, a firm spokesperson confirmed to Law360 Pulse on Friday.

Baker McKenzie is closing the physical location of its legal services hub in Tampa, Florida, and transitioning to entirely remote work amid a firmwide push to downsize business professional jobs. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Legal Enters 'AI Slop Phase' As Atty Replacement Fears Loom - Law360 Pulse Enhancements to artificial intelligence tools have created a surplus of legal analysis, with some attorneys predicting that future iterations of AI will take over jobs once held by attorneys, a panel of experts said Monday.

Enhancements to AI tools have created a surplus of legal analysis, with some attorneys predicting that future iterations of AI will take over jobs once held by attorneys, a panel of experts said Monday. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw #Legalweek2026

Costs Are Pushing Law Firms In A Corner Amid Consolidation - Law360 Pulse A growing mismatch between revenue-driving demand and expenses among U.S. law firms could drive more firms to either be acquired or fold.

A growing mismatch between revenue-driving demand and expenses among U.S. law firms could drive more firms to either be acquired or fold. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Bass Berry Expands Executive Team Amid Leadership Reorg - Law360 Pulse Bass Berry & Sims PLC has added two new roles to its leadership team while expanding the responsibilities of other firm executives.

Bass Berry & Sims PLC has added two new roles to its leadership team while expanding the responsibilities of other firm executives. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Wilson Sonsini Aims To Transform Legal Work With AI Push - Law360 Pulse Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC is planning to roll out a few more artificial intelligence tools this year as it pushes toward a longer-term goal of transforming how its attorneys practice.

Wilson Sonsini is planning to roll out a few more artificial intelligence tools this year as it pushes toward a longer-term goal of transforming how its attorneys practice. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Delta Promotes Longtime Exec, Legal Chief To President Role - Law360 Pulse Delta is promoting its chief external affairs officer, who also serves as the airline's chief legal officer, to the role of president, the Atlanta-based company said Thursday in announcing a series of leadership changes.

Delta is promoting its chief external affairs officer, who also serves as the airline's chief legal officer, to the role of president, the Atlanta-based company said Thursday in announcing a series of leadership changes. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Stradley Ronon Marks 100th Year With Leadership Moves - Law360 Pulse Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP announced a slate of new leadership changes on Thursday, with new additions to the firm's management committee and board of directors and several practice groups.

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP announced a slate of new leadership changes on Thursday, with new additions to the firm's management committee and board of directors and several practice groups. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

UK Law Sector's Private Equity Boom Offers Lessons For US - Law360 UK Private equity money is pouring into the U.K. legal sector, fueling a wave of consolidation in consumer-facing practices and offering a glimpse of what it could look like if outside investment in the U.S. legal industry takes off.

Private equity money is pouring into the U.K. legal sector, fueling a wave of consolidation in consumer-facing practices and offering a glimpse of what it could look like if outside investment in the U.S. legal industry takes off. www.law360.com/artic... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

FisherBroyles Expands In Calif. With New San Diego Office - Law360 Pulse Distributed law firm FisherBroyles LLP is expanding its footprint, announcing Monday it is opening an office in San Diego.

Distributed law firm FisherBroyles LLP is expanding its footprint, announcing Monday it is opening an office in San Diego. www.law360.com/pulse... #Law360Pulse #BusinessOfLaw

Bootcamp for NEW Lawyers - Guest Deborah S Stehr PLLC ⚖️ Bootcamp for NEW Lawyers — Join Guest, Deborah S. Stehr PLLC, Business-First Fractional External General Counsel & Strategic Legal Advisor together with Host Jason Weiss, Esq. on Ask Jason Weiss, Esq. This practical conversation helps attorneys think beyond the courtroom—covering business strategy, client relationships, positioning, and building a sustainable legal practice. Learn how to operate like a business owner, strengthen your brand, and grow a modern law practice with clarity and confidence. Streamed on www.NEWStreamingNetwork.com. Contact Info: Jason S. Weiss, Esq. & Coach WEISS LAW GROUP, PA Tel: 954.573.2800 Email: jason@jswlawyer.com AskJasonWeiss.com / JSWLawyer.com https://www.jswlawyer.com/ More about Deborah: A business-first External General Counsel and Strategic Legal Advisor, they help companies grow while managing risk. With experience from startups to Fortune 500 organizations, they structure high-stakes agreements, strengthen compliance, and solve legal challenges with minimal business disruption. Their expertise spans data privacy, governance, and regulatory strategy across technology, SaaS, media, and e-commerce industries. Connect with Deborah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahsstehr/

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