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 06, 2024 | National Law Journal
Arnold & Porter Sees Revenue and Profits Jump, With PEP Rising 15% to $1.6MThe environment for counsel on government-facing issues was "quite strong" last year, driving demand across the firm's litigation, transaction and regulatory practices, said chairman Richard Alexander.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
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
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