"Biglaw Firms' In-Office Mandates: Trendsetters or Outliers?"

Biglaw firms are regaining leverage over their associates by implementing in-office work mandates, as demand for legal services remains low. While some lawyers may choose to leave firms with stricter office attendance requirements, the overall lack of work opportunities in the current economic climate gives elite firms the power to enforce these mandates. The future of this leverage will depend on broader economic forces.