Dentons and McKenna Long recently announced the intent to merge. Media reporting of the merger was substantial, including an April 8, 2015 article written by Sara Randazzo in The Wall Street Journal. In her Dentons, McKenna Long to Merge, Ms. Randazzo quoted Denton’s global chairman Joseph Andrew as stating, “[O]ur goal was not
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’: A Story of Law Firm Failure
As we continue to see law firms fail, and dramatic efforts at restructuring continue at a heady pace, market analysts can’t help but look for a common denominator. Is there a quantifiable predictor of tomorrow’s troubled law firm?
While a number of things can push a firm into a transition mode, there seems to be
Law Firm Merger-What Makes Merger Success Likely?
A headline from last week announced the law firm merger of Dykema with Texas’ Cox Smith. Although Michigan based Dykema already had a foothold in Texas, its merger with well-regarded Cox Smith represents a significant commitment by Dykema to its Texas strategy. The Dykema/Cox Smith combination also is further evidence that law firm mergers
How Healthy is Your Law Firm
As we conclude the first quarter of 2015 it occurs to me that now is a great time for law firms to conduct a quick self-assessment. Here are 5 areas that, if carefully analyzed, provide a preview of what the future may hold for your firm.
- Turnover, any unexpected turnover is a sign of potential