2020. 10. 8. · The layoffs are effective on October 15 and affect employees in office services and secretarial services - no lawyers, the Houston-based firm confirmed. To read the full story on Westlaw Today. 2019. 7. 4. · Conclusion. In the end, stealth layoffs are common within the legal industry, and it is typically understood that this process offers benefits to both attorneys and law firms alike. At the same time, a stealth layoff limits an.