By the Numbers: Seven Big Law Firms Getting New Leaders in 2023

Seven major law firms welcome new leaders in 2023, including a trio of lawyers that will become the first women to hold the top roles at their firms.

The leaders take the reins amid a slowdown that has pumped the brakes on the transactions work that had propelled revenue and profits to new highs at many firms.

“While the uncertainty across global markets presents a potential challenge for the legal profession and our clients, planning for potential downturns comes with the territory when leading any large organization,” said Faegre Drinker chair-elect Gina Kastel in an email.

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