New CBP Lawyers partner Michael Russell: the youngest among the nation's largest firms.

From law firm mailroom to 30-year-old partner

It's the age of the long wait to partnership and revolving doors but there are still opportunities for the rare young gun – like Michael Russell, who started in his firm's mail room.

Herbert Smith Freehills new partners (L-R) Stefanie Wilkinson, Joanne Draper and Jacqueline Wootton - all three are part-timers.

Part-timers pave flexible path

The new wave of partners are flexible, not only with their hours, but also the place and composition of their work.

Global shifts shake up law firms

The internationalisation of law firms is driving a flurry of partner movements, as partners seek out strategy over structure in the search f...