American Lawyer Quotes Lorie Almon on Private Equity’s Ripple Effect in Big Law

The American Lawyer (Law.com) featured Lorie Almon, chair and managing partner of Seyfarth, in its January 8 article, “Big Law's PE Focus Is Leading to 'Profound Ripple Effect' Throughout the Industry.” The piece explores how elite law firms’ growing emphasis on private equity work is reshaping the legal market, driving up billing rates and prompting lateral movement across firms.

Almon highlighted Seyfarth’s approach, emphasizing that while the firm maintains strong relationships with private equity clients, it does not focus exclusively on one type of work or industry. This balanced strategy has attracted laterals seeking a platform where their practices remain central to the firm’s vision.

The full article is available here.