Companies on new list more lawyer-intensive; list of firms most in demand has changed little since a year ago
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The National Law Journal's 1995 list of corporate counsel for the top 250 US companies, including the number of in-house lawyers and the major outside law firms used, differs from preceding ones because Fortune magazine's top 500, on which the NLJ list is based, now includes service and financial companies. The NLJ list excludes financial institutions, which will appear in the fall as usual. Of the 250 listed companies, 113 did not appear in 1994, and many of the new ones have large legal departments, so the number of lawyers shown has increased. The list of most-cited outside counsel, led by the firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, changed little in 1995.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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Financial institutions tend to long-term ties; in-house counsel and outside representation remain stable
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The National Law Journal surveyed the nation's largest 100 banks, 50 diversified financial institutions (DFIs), and 50 thrifts, asking each about its in-house staff and the five most-used outside firms. Of the 200 companies, 35 cited only one outside firm. New York-based Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom had the most mentions, though New York's Sullivan & Cromwell was named most by the largest banks. Many firms have maintained the same outside counsel since the first survey in 1989. The number of in-house lawyers rose at DFIs, was level at banks, and fell among thrifts. Survey information for each financial institution is included.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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Riding high again: the booming economy is making the market sing for most associates
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Attorneys and law school graduates seeking associate law firm positions are enjoying the heavy market demand for lawyers, particularly in the areas of corporate and intellectual property law. Firms are hiring at a pace similar to the mid-1980's as the US economy continues to grow. Many firms are seeking top candidates for their positions, often looking at both work experience and law school achievements. A survey of the labor market is presented, including hiring patterns in areas such as corporate, banking, health care, intellectual property, international, and environmental law.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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