The data is part of a study carried out in a Northeastern US corporate law firm, referred to as SG&R, 1988-1991 in New England. The data were collected by Emmanuel Lazega (2001). This is a multiplex network of attorneys (partners and associates) of this firm. It includes (among others) measurements of networks among the 71 attorneys (partners and associates) of this firm, i.e. their strong-coworker network, advice network, friendship network, and indirect control networks.
Usage
data(lazega_lawfirm)Format
Three 71 X 71 matrices:
- cowork
A matrix indicating "cowork" relationships among the attorneys, based on their work together on cases and other professional activities.
- advice
A matrix indicating "advice" relationships, where the matrix shows to whom attorneys went for professional advice.
- friends
A matrix indicating "friends" relationships, showing social connections outside of work.
- attributes
A data frame with attributes of the actors, including: