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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November 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Litigation Boutique Gives 175% Above-Market Bonuses

Wilkinson Stekloff's associate bonuses start at $26,250 for the class of 2023 and top out at $201,250 for the class of 2016 and beyond.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

November 16, 2023 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Picks Up Another Foley Hoag Partner to Grow New Boston Office

As the Boston area continues to be a booming hub for the biotechnology industry, more Am Law 100 firms have set up shop this year and grown their life sciences bench in the region.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

Mayer Brown Recruits 4-Person Public Policy Team, as Law Firms Deepen Regulatory Benches

The laterals arrive as Mayer Brown clients "continue to navigate an extremely turbulent geopolitical business climate," the firm said.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

'A New Line of Work': Law Firms' Higher Ed Practices Stay Busy After Affirmative Action Ruling

Hogan Lovells' Neal Katyal said about a third of his time has been spent with matters related to the court's affirmative action decision, adding that it has taken up a "huge number of hours."

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

November 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

10-Lawyer Stroock Litigation Group Heads to Crowell

Crowell now has about 150 lawyers and staff in Manhattan and has seen growth in its midmarket M&A practice.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

Williams & Connolly Retained for U of Michigan Head Coach Investigation

A university spokesperson said that the school continues to "fully cooperate" with the NCAA and Big Ten.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

November 09, 2023 | National Law Journal

After 7-Month Stint at Quinn Emanuel, Crowell Partner Returns

"I don't think I appreciated it the way I should have when I was here my first stint," said Michael Shaheen about Crowell.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

November 09, 2023 | National Law Journal

Wilmer's Jamie Gorelick Turns Over Reins of Strategic Response Practice

"We are trying to affect generational change," said Gorelick.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 08, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Policy Practices Prepare for Busy End of Year

D.C. law firms weigh in on how public policy practices are seeing activity pick up surrounding big agenda items.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

November 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer

A&O Partner Jumps to Sidley in Wake of Shearman Merger Vote

Greg Lavigne is one of several partners who have departed Allen & Overy and Shearman in recent months in the wake of the two firms announcing their plans to merge.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

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