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Abigail Adcox

Abigail Adcox

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.

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July 31, 2024 | National Law Journal

From Big Law to Boutiques, Law Firms Are Raking in Fees From Presidential Campaigns

Covington & Burling and Dhillon Law Group are the top-paid legal counsel to the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, respectively, so far this year.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

July 29, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Lawyers Kick Off Legal Community Group to Support Kamala Harris

A lawyers committee for Harris is relaunching to help raise funds and address legal issues in the next 100 days, according to an email obtained by Law.com.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

July 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Discusses His Big Law Background, Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign and the Rule of Law

"A lot of the skills that make you a good lawyer—listening, empathy, being able to speak extemporaneously, being quick on your feet, being confident—have all really helped me navigate this role."

By Abigail Adcox

8 minute read

July 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Lateral Partner Hiring in DC Among Am Law 50 Firms Slow Down

Despite the dip, there's been a flood of government attorneys on the market in the D.C. region, especially since the Biden-Trump debate, said Macrae recruiter Lauren Drake.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

July 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

Lawyers in Big Law Kick Off Fundraising and Organizing for Kamala Harris

Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp said he's "working with many business leaders to raise money for the Harris campaign to enable her to fund what will inevitably be the most expensive election battle ever."

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

July 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

As Lobbyists Prepare for 'Dog Fight,' Big Law Posts Q2 Lobbying Revenue Growth

"We have always known that this race would be a dog fight to the end," said Hunter Bates of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, which, along with Brownstein, broke lobbying revenue records in the second quarter.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

July 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Uncharted' Waters: Attorneys Debate What Happens to Joe Biden's Campaign Money If He Steps Aside

Legal challenges surrounding President Joe Biden's campaign cash are likely to arise in any scenario were Biden to step aside, according to several political law attorneys and a policy professor.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

July 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

With Uncertainty Over President Biden, Lawyers Field Client Questions Over Election

"Beyond just supporting the Republican convention, you're starting to see corporate America really sort of warm up to a potential Trump presidency," a political law attorney said.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

July 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Slow Time Bomb': Attorney Sells Law Practice, Prompted by SCOTUS Ruling

"If it's going to cost us more to litigate than we can win, you've gutted Title IX without it being obvious," said Washington, D.C. plaintiff lawyer Laura Dunn.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

July 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

DLA Piper, Eversheds, Troutman, Polsinelli Among Latest Firms to Hire DC-Area Laterals

Partner hiring focused on intellectual property, insurance regulatory, corporate and investment management practices in D.C. and Baltimore this past week.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read