Goodwin Procter Axes Lawyers, Staff Amid Demand Slowdowns (1)

Jan. 5, 2023, 9:38 PM UTCUpdated: Jan. 5, 2023, 10:59 PM UTC

Goodwin Procter is laying off associates, paralegals, and other professional staff across its offices amid a slowdown in legal work following historic demand a year earlier.

Staffing levels at the firm were deemed “too high for our current and projected demand,” according to an internal memo viewed by Bloomberg Law. The decision means a 5% reduction in the timekeeper and business operation population, according to the memo.

The move follows layoffs at other major and tech-focused firms such as Kirkland & Ellis, Cooley, and Gunderson Dettmer, along with staff reductions and hiring freezes at major tech companies.

The Boston-founded firm ...

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