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The latest Inside Big Law is here:   Roy Strom looks at the cultural cost of law firms’ deals with the president.    “I cannot imagine a worse deal than the one that Skadden came away with.” That’s the opinion of one of the law firm’s own associates, Rachel Cohen, who spoke to us for the latest On the Merits podcast.   Former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is bringing cryptocurrency, AI, and tech experience to Hogan Lovells’ DC office. 

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Law students, discover what your professors wish you would do with more tips from leading legal educators. Professors, do you have anything to add to the list? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDDMKG_P 

Kirkland & Ellis is Big Law’s top M&A adviser so far this year as dealmakers face a tougher than expected transactions market. The firm guided global deals worth about $138 billion over the first quarter, according to Bloomberg Law’s league tables. Kirkland, which topped the annual chart last year, was followed by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP ($92 billion), Debevoise & Plimpton ($79 billion), Freshfields ($76 billion), and Latham & Watkins ($68 billion). Kirkland lawyers advised on two of the quarter’s largest deals: Sycamore Partners’ $23.7 billion purchase of drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., taking the company private, and Constellation Energy Corp.'s plan to buy Calpine Corp. for $16.4 billion. “Although traditional M&A and private equity might be a little slower than usual, we make up for it in areas like energy and infrastructure and in the fund space,” said Michael Weisser, a member of Kirkland’s executive committee and a partner in its M&A and private equity practice group Subscribers can read more here from Mahira Dayal, Atthar Mirza, and Princess Onyiri: https://lnkd.in/eEcDArVC

The NCAA’s legal troubles are far from over.  A new lawsuit from the legendary "Cardiac Pack" players seeks compensation for the NCAA’s use of their names, images, and likenesses (NIL).  With former athletes challenging past practices and the 2021 Supreme Court decision enabling NIL earnings, the stakes are high. The outcome could reshape how college athletes are compensated.  What does this mean for the future of NCAA rules and college sports?  👉 Read our full analysis: https://lnkd.in/e7MQzKJE

The latest edition of Inside Big Law is here:   Paul Weiss is facing criticisms from former associates following the firm’s deal with the Trump administration.   Latham & Watkins is moving away from on-campus interviews and instead is asking summer associate candidates to apply directly to the firm.   A former DOJ civil rights lawyer in the Biden administration is joining Marc Elias’ law firm in its litigation group.

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What does the future lawyer look like? With advances in Artificial General Intelligence, there’s a growing belief that AGI will outperform humans across nearly every domain. But for the legal profession, the real question isn’t if lawyers will be replaced — it’s what role we’ll play in shaping what comes next. In a new piece for the ABA Center for Innovation, I argue that lawyers will not be obsolete. Far from it. Our role will be more essential — and more demanding — than ever. AI will change how we work. But it will also call on us to guide, regulate, and ethically anchor these tools in society. History shows us: tools evolve, workflows shift, but the need for principled human judgment endures. Grateful to the ABA and Joseph Gartner for the opportunity to explore this moment. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eeXS7JZJ

President Donald Trump rescinded an executive order against Paul Weiss, saying the law firm will dedicate $40 million in pro bono legal services during his term. In this video, we break down how similar Big Law firms will move forward with the president. Read our full story: https://lnkd.in/eTGxyHzH

The latest Inside Big Law is here:   Some of the most prominent, powerful law firms face government investigations into their DEI programs after President Trump ratcheted up his war on the legal industry.   A day after the investigation order, DLA Piper said it “will evolve” from its DEI programs.   Paul Weiss was fired by a Cognizant executive facing DOJ bribery charges, saying the firm’s inclusion in another Trump order could “prejudice” his case.