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.
August 23, 2023 | National Law Journal
Ex-Attorney at Gibson Dunn Charged With Insider TradingRomero Cabral Da Costa Neto was a visiting attorney at Gibson Dunn. A firm spokesperson said they are cooperating with authorities on the matter.
By Abigail Adcox
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August 22, 2023 | National Law Journal
DC Law Firms See Rebound in First Half of 2023, Increasing Revenues and Controlling Comp Expenses"The real standout was controlling the compensation line and that really helped D.C.-focused firms," said Wells Fargo's Owen Burman.
By Abigail Adcox
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August 18, 2023 | National Law Journal
New ABA President Focuses on AI and Threats to Democracy"Artificial intelligence has great promise but also potentially great peril for those who practice law and, frankly, all of society," Mary Smith said.
By Abigail Adcox
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August 16, 2023 | National Law Journal
Lateral Hires Highlight Big Law Focus on Boosting Energy Practices"The introduction of the IRA, and all of these credits available, has really ramped up the need for lawyers who practice in this space," Pillsbury's Nora Burke said.
By Abigail Adcox
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August 14, 2023 | National Law Journal
McGuireWoods Creates C-Suite Role for AI and InnovationThe Am Law 100 firm is the latest to grow its C-suite staff with a hire focused specifically on AI.
By Abigail Adcox
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August 13, 2023 | National Law Journal
Inside the 'Murder Board': How Big Law Prepares CEOs for Congressional HearingsSimulated hearings are common at a small cadre of Big Law firms, including Wilmer, Hogan Lovells, Covington, Akin and Gibson Dunn.
By Abigail Adcox
6 minute read
August 11, 2023 | National Law Journal
Meet the Lawyers Defending Donald Trump in Jan. 6 CaseThe defense team composition highlights how large law firms continue to stay away from Donald Trump, but he is benefiting from the guidance and experience of Big Law alumni.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
August 08, 2023 | National Law Journal
Litigation Hiring Heats Up, Amid Growing Demand in Countercyclical PracticesThe latest moves include a four-person international disputes team from Sidley to Baker Botts, while Sidley itself added a former assistant attorney general from the DOJ's Criminal Division.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
August 07, 2023 | National Law Journal
Paul Weiss Lands Wilson Sonsini Antitrust Head in DCScott Sher said his practice has remained "busy on all fronts" in the current regulatory environment.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
August 07, 2023 | National Law Journal
As Pressure Grows for In-Office Mandates, Washington Law Firms Likely to Face 'Resistance'"It's going to be very, very difficult for the Washington firms to get people in more than three days a week," said Jeffrey Lowe at Major Lindsey.
By Abigail Adcox
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