Schiff Hardin, McDermott Push Office Return, Require Vaccine (1)

Schiff Hardin and McDermott Will & Emery are delaying their office returns until the fall and will require attorneys, staff, and visitors to be vaccinated.

Effective immediately, anyone entering Schiff Hardin’s offices must wear a mask and practice social distancing, the firm’s managing partner, Joe Krasovec, said in announcing the policy on Monday. The firm’s new return-to-office date is Nov. 4, and the vaccination mandate takes effect Aug. 9.

McDermott is pushing its broader office return to Oct. 12. Firm Chair Ira Coleman asked all employees to be vaccinated in a memo sent on Monday and acquired by Bloomberg Law. ...