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Coverage of BigLaw in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 14:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 14 · 16:02 UTC
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  • BUSINESSJul 14 · 16:02 UTCSEMAFOR
    AI will identify BigLaw’s rainmakers faster — and weed out the rest

    AI is expected to accelerate the identification of future legal rainmakers in BigLaw by focusing on strategic and business-building skills rather than execution. Cooley's CEO, Rachel Proffitt, highlights that AI will enable earlier talent sorting, promoting those with high EQ, tech, and networking skills while reducing reliance on traditional lockstep advancement. The firm is developing an AI-powered portal for routine legal tasks.

  • CRIMEJul 3 · 14:00 UTCQUARTZ
    Accused leader of decade-long BigLaw insider trading ring pleads not guilty

    Nicolo Nourafchan, accused of leading a ring that stole M&A tips from top law firms, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Boston. The case involves a decade-long insider trading scheme.