An article from the Legal Times titled “Hiring Booms, but Firms See Bust Ahead” describes why Chicago-based international law firm McDermott Will & Emery is bringing in a fewer number of associates in 2008 compared to last year, expecting deployment of 21 associates for 2008, fewer than the 24 hired in 2007. The article reveals that the reason is not due to the struggling economy but basically because of the firm’s irregular workflow brought about by an unstable client demand.

A press release issued by McDermott Will & Emery titled “McDermott Announces 2008 Equal Justice Works Fellow” illustrates how the prestigious law firm encourages and supports its lawyers and staff to actively engage in pro bono and community service actions through regularly sponsoring fellowship with Equal Justice Works. The firm is sponsoring Randi Levine for a 2-year fellowship with the DC-based nonprofit organization.

A news release from the website of the Chicago-based international law firm McDermott Will & Emery titled “McDermott Partners Named in Best Lawyers in America 2009” cites a listing of several partners of the firm who have been included in the prestigious peer-review legal publication Best Lawyers in America 2009.

A press release from the website of the law firm McDermott Will & Emery titled “McDermott Establishes Markets Restructuring Group” announces the creation of their Markets Restructuring Group, as a resolution in dealing with the consequences of the nation’s current economic situation, by helping address the needs of their clients through analyzing the impact of financial environment and recent legislative initiatives on their clients.

The website of the well-regarded international law firm McDermott Will & Emery provides a list of their client services in various areas including corporate responsibility, e-Business, finance & banking, hospitality, telecommunications, private equity, and agribusiness to name a few.

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