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 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

November 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

Law Firm PACs Donate to House and Senate Campaigns Ahead of 2024 Elections

While some firms have contributed equally to both national party committees, firm PAC donations have overall favored Democrats in recent years.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

November 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Adds Johnson & Johnson Regulatory Affairs VP

Philip Desjardins' experience will help build out the firm's growing medical device practice, Arnold & Porter said.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 02, 2023 | National Law Journal

Willkie, Milbank, Reed Smith, MoFo and Wiley Make Washington Hires

Law firms this past week added to their D.C. ranks in regulatory, energy, media and white-collar defense practices.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

November 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Ex-Visiting Attorney at Gibson Dunn Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading

Romero Cabral Da Costa Neto faces a statutory maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, as well as potential financial penalties.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

November 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Interior Department's No. 2 Joins Wilmer After October Exit

Tommy Beaudreau was a Latham & Watkins partner before joining the Biden administration as deputy interior secretary in 2021.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

A Conversation With NLJ Award Lifetime Achievement Winner Richard Wiley

Influential communications lawyer Richard Wiley, who fostered increased competition and lessened regulation in the communications field, is honored with this NLJ Lifetime Achievement Award.

By Abigail Adcox

6 minute read

October 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

Williams Mullen Adds 16 Lawyers From Lateral Group Moves

The administrative burden was a factor in Thomas Voekler's decision to move to Williams Mullen, he said, noting he spent 80-90% of his day at KVCF typically on administrative work.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 24, 2023 | National Law Journal

Lateral Partner Moves in DC Slow, as Law Firms Show Caution in Hiring

Despite a dip in overall lateral movement in D.C., Big Law has still seen sustained demand for laterals in antitrust, competition and government practices.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 23, 2023 | National Law Journal

Quinn Emanuel Taps DOJ Official to Co-Chair Securities Litigation and Derivatives Groups

In the past two years, Avi Perry served as chief of the market integrity and major frauds unit in the criminal division's fraud section.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

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