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• Women Take the Helm in Wilson Sonsini M&A Deal
• International Firms' London Lateral Hiring Grew 41 Percent in 2010
• Are Law Schools Opening Themselves to Deceptive-Advertising Claims?
• Even at Play, Lawyers Can Be Spotted at 50 Paces
• Acquisition Gives Saul Ewing a Boston Presence
• It's Certified: These Law Firms Empower Women
• Susan Hackett to Leave Association of Corporate Counsel
• Ince Freezes Pay Rates for Associates
• Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?
• Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?

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Women Take the Helm in Wilson Sonsini M&A Deal	Top
When Wilson Sonsini announced it had helped Polycom buy Hewlett-Packard's Visual Collaboration business, it initially looked like a typical M&A deal. But it wasn't: With one exception, all the lead attorneys on Wilson's team were women. Said lead corporate partner Melissa Hollatz, "It wasn't anything deliberate, but it is highly unusual."
International Firms' London Lateral Hiring Grew 41 Percent in 2010	Top
Lateral partner hiring by international firms in London rebounded by almost 50 percent last year, according to new Legal Week research. Ninety-three lateral partner hires were made across the 62 firms surveyed, up 41 percent from just 66 the previous year.
Are Law Schools Opening Themselves to Deceptive-Advertising Claims?	Top
Fudging employment statistics is more than an ethical matter for law schools -- it's also a legal one, according to some observers, who have concluded that the Federal Trade Commission could take action against law schools that publish false or deceptive employment data.
Even at Play, Lawyers Can Be Spotted at 50 Paces	Top
Even lawyers have to recreate (as in recreation and as opposed to procreation) once in a while, notes the Rodent, but when they do, they tend to take their essential lawyer-ness with them to the playground. The Rodent discusses the telltale signs of lawyers at play.
Acquisition Gives Saul Ewing a Boston Presence	Top
Saul Ewing is set to open its 10th office on July 1 with the acquisition of nearly all of Boston-based real estate boutique Dionne & Gass. Seven of the boutique's nine lawyers will be coming aboard to form a Boston presence for Saul Ewing in a practice area that the firm has focused on for some time.
It's Certified: These Law Firms Empower Women	Top
The Women in Law Empowerment Forum released on Tuesday the initial list of law firms qualifying for its new Gold Standard Certification -- a designation for firms that have integrated women in top leadership positions and compensated them well. WILEF National Chairwoman Elizabeth Anne Tursi said the results show "there is still a lot of work to be done."
Susan Hackett to Leave Association of Corporate Counsel	Top
The longtime general counsel at the Association of Corporate Counsel is leaving ACC on June 30 to start a consulting practice. Susan Hackett, who was a candidate for ACC president and CEO, has been with the organization for 22 years and is credited with helping to boost its membership to more than 26,000.
Ince Freezes Pay Rates for Associates	Top
Ince & Co has become the latest U.K. law firm to opt out of increasing its associate pay bands for the year ahead. In a statement, the firm said it believed the freeze "balances the need to provide a value-for-money service to clients with the need to attract and retain the best lawyers."
Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?	Top
After 15 years at a litigation boutique, I need to move on. Do I go in-house or move to another firm? And any networking advice?
Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?	Top
I am a lawyer currently working for a Big 4 accounting firm, and I'd like to transition to a law firm and practice tax law. Is it true this is a difficult move? Any advice on making the transition easier?

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