Big Law’s Alleged M&A Insider Traders Switched Firms With Ease

US charges that three M&A lawyers exploited client secrets for financial gain raise questions as to how they got hired at seven different Big Law firms over the course of their alleged crime spree.

M&A Insider Trading Allegations Threaten Big Law Reputations

Elite M&A lawyers accused of aiding a massive insider-trading ring show how Big Law firms risk reputational harm when their talent is accused of serious crimes.

Ex-Willkie Lawyer Pleaded Guilty in M&A Insider-Trading Case

A former Willkie Farr & Gallagher counsel is cooperating with prosecutors after pleading guilty to being one of the elite mergers and acquisitions lawyers who provided tips on deals to a massive insider trading ring.

Risky Cases Lead to Top-Dollar Work for New York Boutique

Leaders of litigation boutique Hecker Fink said its years of taking on matters opposite the government, including the Trump administration, have been worth the risk.

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DOJ Lead Attorney in Trump’s Big Law Fights to Resign

The Justice Department’s lead attorney in President Trump’s court fight with Big Law is resigning for a job in the private sector.

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Rhode Island’s top federal judge is tasking a special counsel with helping the court determine whether to pursue disciplinary action against a federal prosecutor for failing to disclose details about a detained immigrant’s criminal history.

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The $225,000 Starting Salary: How Big Law Associates Make Bank

Big law associates work long days to meet annual targets of around 2,000 billable hours. Why do they do it? The financial rewards are substantial: starting salaries at top tier law firms begin at $225,000 annually. And that's not including lucrative year-end and special bonuses. In this video, we explain the system at the heart of Big Law's big paydays for its junior lawyers.

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