Above the Law claims that Philadelphia’s Drinker Biddle & Reath will let 20 people go on Friday, one week before Christmas.
Yes it’s true about DBR – on Friday afternoon. No stealth – they came around to every office – told everyone it was economy based. … Other tipsters confirmed that the dismissals were based on the economy and not associate performance. The firm would not confirm or deny the reports, as a matter of policy.
They also report that Phillie’s Wolf Block is shedding staff:
We were able to get a spokesperson from WOLF BLOCK to confirm the news and views:
The numbers you note … are accurate.
If you have any inside information about these or other layoffs, please — let us know!
