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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April 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

Sheppard Mullin, Nelson Mullins, King & Spalding, Faegre Drinker Recruit DC Partners

Perkins Coie was a top recruiting ground for several firms, including Sheppard Mullin, Faegre Drinker and Foley & Lardner.

By Abigail Adcox

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April 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

Brownstein, Akin See Record Q1 Lobbying Revenue Amid Influx of Business

Holland & Knight and Hogan Lovells also grew their Q1 lobbying revenue.

By Abigail Adcox

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April 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

Lateral Partner and Counsel Hiring in DC Was Down in First 3 Months of Year

Despite the hiring slowdown, firms such as Foley & Lardner, King & Spalding, Cooley and Morgan Lewis have added D.C. partners in recent days.

By Abigail Adcox

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April 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

Several DC Law Firms Rose in Latest Am Law 100 Ranking

While three D.C. firms slid down the rankings, six rose in the Am Law 100 and three others held their rank.

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April 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

Covington Advises Columbia University in Latest Capitol Hill Hearing on Antisemitism

Minouche Shafik of Columbia had the benefit of appearing after other university leaders, who were prepared by Wilmer.

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April 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Bridge Collapse Draws in Several Law Firms for Upcoming Litigation

Two Am Law 100 firms and several plaintiff firms have entered appearances. Observers expect more lawyers to enter as litigation and investigations mount.

By Abigail Adcox

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April 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

Morgan Lewis, Hogan Lovells, Ropes, Wiley and Cohen Milstein Add DC Laterals

Hogan Lovells hired litigators Nadira Clarke, Lily Chinn and Anne Carpenter from Baker Botts, while Morgan Lewis added R. Latane Montague, previously a leader of Hogan Lovells' transportation practice.

By Abigail Adcox

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April 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

As Big Law Interest in Denver Grows, Frost Brown Todd Lures 9 Laterals to Open Office

Citing opportunities in the energy, finance and technology industries in Denver, firm chair Robert Sartin said "having a physical presence" will allow the firm to grow business there and serve current clients.

By Abigail Adcox

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