Here’s a little Fri-YAY fun.
Working in Biglaw can be a stodgy affair; very serious work, you see, and lots of long hours, no time for a laugh. Well, if that’s your impression of those who work in the biggest law firms in the world, you’re in for a treat.
Roll on Friday got their hands on a tribute video from DLA Piper whose employment partner Tim Marshall is stepping down as Joint Global Head of the firm’s employment practice. Set to the tune of “So Long, Farewell” from The Sound Of Music (extra point for the show tune), it features DLA-ers decked out in their best 1920s-inspired garb.
But the very best part is the good humor the firm displayed when Roll on Friday asked them for a comment. A DLA spokesperson said:
“Tim has had a change of role at the firm, and seeing as they couldn’t get together in person to thank him for his eight years as International Group Head, his colleagues thought they would do the next best thing and give him the gift of song”.
“We apologise unreservedly if any [] readers’ eyes or ears were damaged in the viewing of this video, but remain quietly proud of the team’s fortitude, ingenuity and sheer sartorial flair in celebrating with Tim during this lockdown period”.
Nice. Easily my favorite Biglaw statement of all time.
Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, and host of The Jabot podcast. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter (@Kathryn1).