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.
February 03, 2025 | National Law Journal
Latham Adds Former Treasury Department Lawyer for Cross-Border Deal GuidanceRosen will guide clients "through complex cross-border transactions with clarity and confidence," said Justin Hamill, co-chair of Latham's M&A and private equity practice.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
January 31, 2025 | National Law Journal
The Lawyers Waging the Legal Fight Against the Trump AdministrationSome Big Law alums are working in organizations that are litigating against the Trump administration.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
January 30, 2025 | National Law Journal
Two Wilkinson Stekloff Associates Among Victims of DC Plane CrashWilkinson Stekloff associates Sarah Lee Best and Elizabeth Keys are among the victims of the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, the firm said in a statement.
By Abigail Adcox and Christine Simmons
3 minute read
January 29, 2025 | National Law Journal
Sidley Adds Ex-DOJ Criminal Division Deputy Leader, Paul Hastings Adds REIT Partner, in Latest DC HiringWhite & Case, Orrick, Faegre Drinker, Perkins Coie, Proskauer, and Nelson Mullins also announced new hires this week in their Washington offices.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
January 29, 2025 | National Law Journal
‘High Demand’: Former Trump Admin Lawyers Leverage Connections for Big Law Work, Jobs"The big choice for them is whether to go back into the administration or to basically take advantage of their connections in either changing firms or upping their business development,” said recruiter Steven Nelson.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
January 29, 2025 | National Law Journal
Steptoe Grows Revenue 7.5%, Hitting Record-High $530 MillionThe firm's profits per equity partner rose nearly 5% to $2.1 million in 2024, according to preliminary financial reporting.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
January 27, 2025 | Pro Mid Market
Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca Establishes Tennessee Presence With Litigation Partner Charles BarrettWashington, D.C.-founded Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca is expanding its presence into the Southeast with an outpost in Nashville.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
January 24, 2025 | National Law Journal
Government Attorneys Face Reassignment, Rescinded Job Offers in First Days of Trump AdministrationThe Justice Department rescinded job offers to dozens of law school students who were set to join the agency this year, while attorneys already in the government are worried about the risk of losing their jobs.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
January 23, 2025 | National Law Journal
Trump's RTO Mandate May Have Some Gov't Lawyers Polishing Their ResumesOthers may be looking to leave the federal workforce because of ideological differences. Meanwhile, not everyone has skills that are in demand in the law firm world.
By Thomas Spigolon and Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
January 23, 2025 | National Law Journal
Am Law 200 Firms Announce Wave of D.C. Hires in White-Collar, Antitrust, Litigation PracticesBaker & Hostetler, Foley Hoag, Baker Botts, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, King & Spalding and McGuireWoods announced new lateral partners in their D.C. offices over the past week.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
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