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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October 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Lobbying Businesses See Slowdown in Earnings in Q3

Brownstein, K&L Gates, Squire Patton Boggs and Hogan Lovells all saw lobbying revenue declines in Q3 compared with Q2, while Akin reported its largest quarter on record for the firm.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 19, 2023 | National Law Journal

Crowell, Cadwalader, Faegre and Jenner Build DC Benches

As Big Law sees robust demand in regulatory, enforcement, antitrust and litigation practices, law firms are continuing to add D.C. laterals in these practices.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 19, 2023 | National Law Journal

Partner Pay Climbs in DC, as NY Firms and Lateral Market Drive Up Comp Packages

The top end of partner compensation in the Capital region now reaches between $15 million to $20 million.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 16, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Office Leasing Activity in DC Cools Off in Q3

Kelley Drye's DC relocation is a downsize from its current office in Georgetown.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 12, 2023 | National Law Journal

Here Are The DC Firms That Are Mansfield Certified

While two-thirds of the Am Law 200 are Mansfield certified, there are several law firms that still aren't, including in D.C.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 12, 2023 | National Law Journal

Judge Pushes Back Against Former Jones Day Associates in Dad Bias Suit

"I think you are actually wrong about that," U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss said at one point to the plaintiffs at a motions hearing on Thursday.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 11, 2023 | National Law Journal

With Collections Push Underway, Some DC Law Firms Remain Optimistic About 2023 Profits

Still, other law firm leaders are expressing concerns to partners about meeting budget, according to area legal recruiters.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

Jenner Adds Former Capitol Hill Adviser, as Investigation Practices Stay Busy

Jonathan Skladany's Hill experience will be beneficial to clients as there is more bipartisan "appetite" in the current Congress to subpoena private parties and companies, the firm said.

By Abigail Adcox

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