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Timber Loftis · 04-08-2009, 02:53 AM

We have more layoffs announced. One lawyer, who wasn't at the "we want to keep you all" meeting I mentioned left. Just Friday we lost 5 staff. It continues. Another lawyer I know is leaving for a better opportunity at a bigger firm, but he has a limited 1 yr. window to "make things happen" in his department from what I hear.

One partner I spoke to suggested that if our 100ish member firm makes it through this recession, then it will be with 50-80 lawyers intact.

I hope everyone else is weathering this well.

Best news is it's a buyer's market.

04-08-2009, 02:53 AM	#56
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Re: How has the economy affected you, if at all? We have more layoffs announced. One lawyer, who wasn't at the "we want to keep you all" meeting I mentioned left. Just Friday we lost 5 staff. It continues. Another lawyer I know is leaving for a better opportunity at a bigger firm, but he has a limited 1 yr. window to "make things happen" in his department from what I hear. One partner I spoke to suggested that if our 100ish member firm makes it through this recession, then it will be with 50-80 lawyers intact. I hope everyone else is weathering this well. Best news is it's a buyer's market. __________________