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.
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
January 18, 2024 | National Law Journal
Top White House Lawyer Rejoins Covington, as Demand for DEI Advice GrowsStacey Grigsby, serving as co-chair of Covington's government litigation practice, will be an "integral resource" for clients facing workplace culture and DEI issues, the firm said.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
January 17, 2024 | National Law Journal
Ex-White House Counsel Lawyer Joins Latham; Mayer Brown Hires Ex-Counsel to McCarthyWashington's revolving door between Big Law and the federal government is in full swing this week.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
January 17, 2024 | National Law Journal
Brown Rudnick, Seeing Demand in Life Sciences Sector, Launches Consulting ServiceIt's the latest Am Law 200 firm to start a consulting service, seeking to tap into new streams of revenue for key client sectors.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Crowell Moves Into New Hudson Yards Office, as Firm Prioritizes NY GrowthFirm attorneys moved this month into Crowell's new office at Two Manhattan West, where the firm has taken over two floors or 71,000 square feet.
By Ryland West | Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
January 11, 2024 | National Law Journal
Hogan Lovells, Wilson Sonsini, Brown Rudnick, Thompson Coburn Add to Partner Ranks in DCSeveral of the lateral partners are coming from the federal government or they had long stints in public service.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
January 10, 2024 | National Law Journal
Barclay Damon Combines With DC-Based Shapiro, Lifschitz & SchramBarclay Damon had its "sights set on" expanding its footprint in the D.C. market for a long time in order to advance the firm's regulatory experience at the federal level.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
January 10, 2024 | National Law Journal
Axinn Names DC-Based Antitrust Partner as Next LeaderThe 100-lawyer firm, well known for its antitrust and litigation expertise, has represented Google, Tyson Foods, Ball Corp., Thermo Fisher Scientific and VMware, among others.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
January 09, 2024 | National Law Journal
Pace of Law Firm Office Leasing Picked Up in Late 2023, With More Firms Shedding SpaceIn a new office lease in D.C., Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner decreased its space by 73% by shedding two full floors.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
January 05, 2024 | The Recorder
Covington Builds Restructuring Practice With 2 Mintz Partner HiresThe partner hires "will help us leverage additional litigation opportunities that arise out of clients dealing with bankruptcies, particularly on the creditor side," said Dan Shallman, head of the LA office.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
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