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 05, 2024 | National Law Journal
Clifford Chance Lures 2 Partners From Kirkland & EllisAs Clifford Chance continues expanding its energy and infrastructure capabilities in the U.S., the firm has hired partners in Houston and Washington, D.C.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
February 05, 2024 | National Law Journal
Arnold & Porter Lures 7-Lawyer Team From BCLP Across OfficesIt's been a firm priority for Arnold & Porter to expand its core regulatory, litigation and transactional offerings across offices, Chair Richard Alexander said.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
February 01, 2024 | National Law Journal
As Litigation Demand Soared, DC Boutiques Saw Strong Business YearSeveral leaders of D.C.-based litigation boutiques said they had strong or solid 2023.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
February 01, 2024 | National Law Journal
Former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson Joins FreshfieldsWilson, known for slamming FTC Chair Lina Khan in a public resignation letter, has joined Freshfields, where the firm said she will work with "senior executives and boards of directors" to navigate regulatory regimes.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
January 29, 2024 | National Law Journal
ArentFox Schiff Faces Discrimination Suit Tied to Postmerger Staff ConsolidationThe suit highlights the potential risks of law firm staff consolidations after major mergers.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
January 25, 2024 | National Law Journal
Brownstein Tops $62M in 2023 Lobbying Revenue, as Big Law Lobbying Business Remains LucrativeBrownstein, Akin and Holland & Knight all saw their annual lobbying revenue rise in 2023, while Squire, K&L Gates and Hogan Lovells all saw double-digit falls in LDA earnings.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
January 24, 2024 | National Law Journal
Amid 'Brutal Competition' and Demand in Patent Practices, Orrick Grows IP GroupArnold & Porter, Crowell & Moring, McCarter & English, and Miles & Stockbridge also picked up D.C. partners in their key practices this past week.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
January 22, 2024 | National Law Journal
Big Law Lobbyists See Boost in Earnings in Q4, Pushing Some Firms to Their Highest Annual Revenue on RecordBrownstein, Akin and Holland & Knight all reported year-over-year growth of lobbying revenue last year from 2022.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
January 22, 2024 | National Law Journal
After 'Banner Year' in Growth, ArentFox Schiff Names New LeaderArentFox Schiff is projecting about a 10% increase in RPL and more than 12% increase in PEP in 2023, according to new firmwide managing partner Brian Waldman.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
January 22, 2024 | National Law Journal
No Origination Credits in Partner Pay? Covington Sees AdvantagesWhile not tracking origination credits may carry some risks, Covington partners argue the pay model is at the heart of the firm's team-based approach in client work and has helped in attracting laterals.
By Abigail Adcox
6 minute read
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