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Law Practice

Jul. 12, 2012

Training options unclear for new banking lawyers

Fewer clients and increasing specialization are prompting longtime attorneys to question the future of the banking law practice at law firms.


By Kevin Lee


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The traditional corporate banking practice isn't what it once was. The shifting dynamics - including a shrinking client base, increased specialization and heavier regulations - have left longtime banking lawyers uncertain about how to best prepare their successors in the industry.


"It is difficult to find people who understand the broader base of the business of the bank and who understand the r...

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