Akin Gump Restructuring to Increase Profits
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld's chairman says that while some recent partner departures have been unexpected, the firm is committed to a restructuring plan aimed at increasing profits and giving its New York office more clout in deciding the firm's direction. In an interview with , firm Chairman R. Bruce McLean said the firm has overhauled and shrunk its executive committee and will focus on higher-end practices, including intellectual property litigation and climate change work.
