McDermott lays off 25 lawyers, 47 staff members

The law firm layoffs continue. McDermott, Will & Emery announced "a reduction in force" Thursday affecting 25 lawyers and 47 staff members. News of the cuts was released to the firm in a memo to all personnel from chairman Harvey Freishtat. Thursday's move brings the total number of attorneys who've lost their jobs at the 1,055-lawyer firm in recent months to 85. In February, 60 lawyers were terminated due to a drop-off in work.