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Abigail Adcox

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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July 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

McDermott the Latest Big Law Firm to Recruit Health Care Partner Amid Continued Demand in Practice

Arnold & Porter, Alston & Bird, Morgan Lewis and Covington have also added health care and life sciences talent this year.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

July 11, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Turns to Government Talent for White-Collar Defense, National Security Practices

Skadden, Cleary Gottlieb and Squire Patton Boggs all announced partner hires this week in Washington, D.C., who had strong government experience.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

July 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Partner Recruiting Picks Up Steam in DC

Paul Hastings, Baker Botts, Cleary Gottlieb, Wilkie, Proskauer, Boies Schiller, Mintz, and Barclay Damon all announced additions in their Washington, D.C., offices this week.

By Abigail Adcox

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July 07, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Firms Continue Downsizing Office Spaces Amid Hybrid Work Arrangements

Crowell & Moring, Katten and Kilpatrick have all made plans to downsize their office spaces in D.C., according to real estate reports.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

July 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter, Seeking Growth in 'Untapped Market,' Lures Cooley Regulatory Partner

Client demand surpasses the supply of health care and life sciences regulatory lawyers physically present in the West Coast, said new firm partner Gina Cavalier in Los Angeles.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

July 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Mintz Chairman R. Robert Popeo, 85, Remembered as 'Creative Strategist'

Popeo "passed away peacefully" in the presence of his family, said a firm statement Monday.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

June 29, 2023 | National Law Journal

As Big Law Lobbying Revenue Soars, Law Firms Seek More Foreign Government Business

Akin, Holland & Knight, Brownstein Hyatt and K&L Gates have all seen increases in disclosed lobbying revenue over the past six years.

By Abigail Adcox

6 minute read

June 23, 2023 | National Law Journal

McGuireWoods, With New Office Leadership, Eyes More Lateral Growth

"Even in this recessionary environment, there continues to be a lot of opportunity to grow through lateral hiring, and we're pursuing that," said Tracy Walker, managing partner of McGuireWoods.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

Holland & Knight Lands IP Team From Perkins Coie

"We have been working to expand our intellectual property practice, particularly on the West Coast, and before the ITC as well," said Holland & Knight's David Donoghue.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

Hogan Lovells Changes Leadership in DC and New York

Ajay Kuntamukkala takes over the D.C. office role from Michele Farquhar, who will join the firm's Americas leadership team. Farquhar is replacing Tim Aragon, who left Hogan Lovells to become GC for the Denver Broncos.

By Abigail Adcox

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