Abigail Adcox writes about business of law news in Washington, D.C., as well as lobbying and the revolving door. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @abigailadcox.
January 02, 2025 | National Law Journal
Jenner Brings Back Zachary Schauf from DOJ's Office of Legal CounselZachary Schauf, former deputy assistant attorney general in the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel, has rejoined Jenner & Block as a partner.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
January 02, 2025 | National Law Journal
Miles & Stockbridge Adds 31 Lawyers From MergerThe merger between Am Law 200 firm Miles & Stockbridge and D.C.-based real estate finance firm Krooth & Altman closed and became effective on Dec. 31, 2024.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
December 31, 2024 | National Law Journal
New Year Brings New Partner Hires for White & Case, Venable, Winston & StrawnWhite & Case; Venable; Day Pitney; Winston & Strawn; and Cuneo Gilbert & Laduca have all added new attorneys in the final weeks of 2024 in their D.C. offices.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
December 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Elizabeth Cooper of Simpson Thacher on Building Teams in a 'Relationship Business'"I think you're constantly building the relationship piece of it," said Elizabeth Cooper of Simpson Thacher, a Corporate Attorney of the Year in PE and M&A. "I really enjoy the people, and working together and trying to get the deals done."
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
December 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Why Hogan Lovells and Perkins Coie Reversed, Will Now Pay Out Special Bonuses to Associates"When you consider the amount of money saved versus the amount of bad press you get and the general low morale of the workforce that you depend on, it becomes a very difficult situation,” said a consultant about choosing not to match on bonuses.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
December 27, 2024 | National Law Journal
Longtime Baker & Hostetler Partner, Former White House Counsel David Rivkin Dies at 68David Rivkin Jr., a longtime Baker & Hostetler attorney and former White House counsel, has died at the age of 68.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
December 27, 2024 | National Law Journal
Zuckerman Spaeder Gets Ready to Move Offices in DC, Deploy AI Tools in 2025Moving into a new office space in D.C. after two decades and deploying AI tools will be two of Zuckerman Spaeder's priorities next year, incoming sole chair Caroline Judge Mehta said in a recent interview.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
December 26, 2024 | National Law Journal
Holland & Knight Launches Export Control Disputes and Advocacy TeamAlongside hiring Christopher Stagg as a partner, Holland & Knight has launched an export control disputes and advocacy team.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
December 23, 2024 | National Law Journal
SEC’s Latest Enforcement Actions Fuel Demand for Big LawPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Fenwick & West, Goodwin Proctor, Sidley Austin, among other firms are advising clients wrapped up in settlements or charges the SEC announced this past week.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
December 23, 2024 | National Law Journal
Arnold & Porter Matches Market Year-End Bonus, Requires Billable Threshold for Special BonusesArnold & Porter said Monday it will give its associates market year-end bonuses, in addition to handing out special bonuses to associates who achieve at least 2,200 hours during the calendar year, 2,000 of which must be billable.
By Abigail Adcox
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