Daily Report

Some large Southeast-founded firms hired fewer summer associates in Atlanta this year even as they hired more firmwide.

“Atlanta summer associate hiring tends to be more cyclical than directional," said Rebecca Glatzer of Major, Lindsey & Africa. "Every year is different.

For further insights, reporter Tom Spigolon also spoke with Atlanta-based Reed Smith LLP finance partner Cindy Davis.

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