Krishnan Nair is a Deputy Editor at Legal Week. He covers a range of topics including law and legal affairs, legal tech, and business and economics, with a particular focus on corporate finance and legal software. His work has been featured in MDPI, The American Lawyer, American Banker, Treasury & Risk, and FeedBlitz, LLC.
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Krishnan Nair's coverage is heavily focused on the legal and compliance industry, with a keen interest in law firms, partner dynamics, and emerging trends. His articles often contain press releases and private sector announcements.
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By: Krishnan Nair
Jami McKeon led an expansion push that started with the 2014 absorption of hundreds of lawyers from Bingham McCutchen. Under her tenure, the firm has added more than a billion dollars to its top line and made significant hires across its geography.
By: Krishnan Nair
The firm is also updating and "optimizing" its current space at Two Manhattan West to accommodate its ranks of more than 300 lawyers.
By: Krishnan Nair
The changes follow Scott Barshay's ascent to firm chair after Brad Karp stepped down last month.
The trust gap between clients and AI is closing as sophisticated businesses use the technology at a deeper level, and a faster rate, than lawyers, which could pose a unique challenge to Big Law, writes the Global Lawyer.
The news comes after rival Clyde & Co made a push into the strategically important city earlier this month through a raid of DLA Piper's local office.
The firm's London base has parted ways with around 13 partners in the past 18 months.
By: Krishnan Nair
The campfire video is now standard in the Big Law merger timeline; but what are they for, asks the Global Lawyer.
Can an industry that trades on trust convert AI woes into marketable know-how, asks The Global Lawyer.
By: Krishnan Nair
"In addition to our decision to open in LA, we are actively evaluating markets where our Firm could potentially expand," said a Davis Polk spokesperson.
By: Krishnan Nair
The firm wants "geographical diversity" on its leadership team and joins many other U.S.-based firms in elevating London partners to top-level boards.
