Perkins Coie Says Lawyers, Staff Can Stay Home Rest of Year (1)

Perkins Coie is delaying its office return to 2022 as more law firms rethink their back-to-office strategies in light of the recent spike in coronavirus cases across the country.

The firm has postponed its office reopening until Jan. 3, 2022, spokesman Justin Cole said in a statement to Bloomberg Law, citing the resurgence of the pandemic over the summer.

“Our goal remains to protect the health and safety of all our attorneys and professional staff, while ensuring continuity of service to our clients,” Cole said. The firm had previously targeted Oct. 4 as its return to office date.

Many law ...