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• 'Natural Leader' Retires From N.Y. Appellate Court
• Herbert Smith to Reopen in New York
• Marcellus Shale Attracts Another Houston Firm to Pennsylvania
• Greenberg Traurig to Open in Tel Aviv
• Kilpatrick Boosts Middle East Practice With Saudi Alliance
• Law School: Who Needs It?
• Allen & Overy Continues International Push With Turkey Launch
• DLA Piper Grabs 2 Partners for Sydney IP Practice
• Partners Feeling the Heat at Freshfields, Allen & Overy
• Offering an Early Helping Hand on the Road to Law School
• Tread Lightly With Footnotes
• Bingham Launches Beijing Office With Jones Day Recruit
• Should I Aim for In-House or Another Law Firm?
• Tips on Transitioning From Accounting Firm to Law Firm?

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'Natural Leader' Retires From N.Y. Appellate Court	Top
New York appellate court Justice Samuel L. Green, who rode a segregated train from Alabama to the legal history books, heard his last cases Wednesday in a courtroom packed with admirers. Colleagues describe the retiring justice as a fair and gracious leader who has left a "lasting imprint" on the court.
Herbert Smith to Reopen in New York	Top
A leaked internal memo has revealed that top U.K. firm Herbert Smith plans within the next 12 months to reopen its New York office, which will focus on dispute resolution, including international arbitration and investigations. The memo also outlined plans to establish outposts in Francophone Africa, Korea and Germany.
Marcellus Shale Attracts Another Houston Firm to Pennsylvania	Top
Houston-based energy law firm Sadler Law has become the latest Texas firm to set up shop on the front lines of Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale. Sadler's managing partner says he expects the office, which currently has 10 lawyers, to grow to 30 or 40 lawyers by the end of 2012.
Greenberg Traurig to Open in Tel Aviv	Top
In a move that appears to make it the first major U.S. law firm with an on-the-ground presence in Israel, Greenberg Traurig has announced it will open an office in Tel Aviv next month. The office will initially be staffed by current partners who will not permanently relocate; up to five lawyers will be hired later to staff the office full time.
Kilpatrick Boosts Middle East Practice With Saudi Alliance	Top
Kilpatrick Townsend has bolstered its Middle East presence by entering into an exclusive alliance with Saudi Arabia's Hani Qurashi Law Firm. Kilpatrick Chair Bill Dorris said the move is the firm's "next step" in expanding its practice in the region, adding that the firm was drawn to an alliance by growth in the Saudi construction and engineering industries.
Law School: Who Needs It?	Top
Skipping law school in favor of hands-on training might seem especially appealing these days, given that tuition has doubled in 15 years and educators are being heavily criticized for not teaching practical skills. But there's still a relative lack of interest -- and a certain amount of risk -- in programs that allow would-be lawyers to bypass law school.
Allen & Overy Continues International Push With Turkey Launch	Top
Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy is continuing its relentless international expansion by launching a new outpost in Istanbul. The firm hopes to capitalize on the "significant opportunities" presented by one of Europe's fastest-growing economies. Since 2008, Allen & Overy has opened 12 new offices.
DLA Piper Grabs 2 Partners for Sydney IP Practice	Top
DLA Piper has recruited two partners to its Sydney office. Melinda Upton, previously a partner with Blake Dawson, advises companies on IP issues including trademark protection and anti-piracy efforts. Nicholas Tyacke, who joins from Clayton Utz, is an IPO litigator focusing on the life sciences and technology sectors.
Partners Feeling the Heat at Freshfields, Allen & Overy	Top
Due to continuing difficulties in the property market, Freshfields is set to cut several partners in its London real estate practice, shrinking the practice from its current size of nine partners. Separately, Allen & Overy has asked a small number of its equity partners to leave the partnership.
Offering an Early Helping Hand on the Road to Law School	Top
If racial diversity in the legal profession is ever going to climb above the persistent 10 percent mark, pre-law counselors and law school admissions officers need to do a better job of guiding promising minority applicants through graduation and the application process, said law deans and others at a recent conference.
Tread Lightly With Footnotes	Top
Noel Coward reputedly observed that "having to read a footnote resembles having to go downstairs to answer the door while in the midst of making love." Yes, footnotes can be distracting. But used properly and sparingly, they add to a brief's overall effectiveness. Here are seven lessons for footnotes done right.
Bingham Launches Beijing Office With Jones Day Recruit	Top
Bingham McCutchen has opened an office in Beijing with partner Ye Xiaowei, who was recruited from Jones Day. Ye will serve as co-head of the office with Brian Beglin, who is relocating from Bingham's Tokyo office. The firm plans to eventually hire new associates for the office, Beglin said.
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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