Bloomberg Law
May 17, 2017, 12:14 AM UTC

Layoffs Hit Seyfarth Shaw

Casey Sullivan

Labor and employment law firm Seyfarth Shaw has conducted a round of layoffs that affect both attorneys and staff, Big Law Business has learned.

One source who was briefed on the layoffs said the downsizing affects 40 lawyers, including associates and counsel, as well as 27 staff members. A Seyfarth spokesman said all U.S. offices and departments were affected, but did not provide specifics.

The news was first reported by Above the Law .

Seyfarth chair Pete Miller issued a statement on Tuesday that addressed the news.

“Amid a shifting market for legal services, we have an obligation to continue to manage our ...

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