If the recession's exploded one myth it's that lawyers will always be employed, boom or bust. Today's L.A. Business Journal reports that Gibson Dunn & Crutcher has sacked 36 “support staff workers” in its nine offices due to the downturn — seems individuals and businesses are shying away from litigation and the need for attorneys. American Lawyer even maintains an updated Layoff List. So far this year L.A. has seen a surprising number of blue chip legal firms downsize their downtown offices:

  • February 27: Latham & Watkins LLP lays off 190 associates nationwide. The L.A.-founded powerhouse also sacked 250 support staff across the country.

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