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 29, 2024 | National Law Journal

From Guaranteed Comp to Ethics Screens, How Big Law Navigates the Revolving Door

"When firms do a profitability projection, they factor in the hands-off period for the person's prior agency for a period of time," noted a legal recruiter.

By Abigail Adcox

7 minute read

October 29, 2024 | National Law Journal

The Big Law Firms and Lawyers Leading Election Legal Battles

The Republican National Committee has turned to firms such as Jones Day and Dhillon Law Group, while the Democratic National Committee has retained several Am Law 50 firms for legal services.

By Abigail Adcox

7 minute read

October 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

A Conversation with NLJ Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Karen Popp

"There were only 10 of us then," Karen Popp said of the Women's White Collar Defense Association she co-founded in 1999. "But we continued to meet regularly and our numbers grew. We now have 4,000 members around the world and have just launched our 50th chapter."

By Abigail Adcox

7 minute read

October 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

Jenner & Block, Akin, Polsinelli, Sterlington Add to DC Benches

Sally Laing, rejoining Akin, most recently served as chief international trade counsel for the Senate Finance Committee and U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, who chairs the committee.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Average Partner Pay in D.C. Is Climbing—but Not as Fast as Billing Rates

The average pay for Am Law 200 partners, including equity and nonequity partners, in D.C. has eclipsed $1.5 million.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Leaders and Partners Accelerate Election Fundraising

Cravath's presiding partner and Sullivan & Cromwell's senior chair, among others, each gave $250,000 to the Harris Victory Fund.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

October 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Everybody Is Holding Their Breath': Big Law Lobbying Businesses See Mixed Earnings in Q3

A "small handful of our clients" are taking "a wait and see approach" toward the upcoming election, though are "prepared to re-engage post-election," said Will Moschella, of Brownstein's government relations department.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

DC Partner Hiring at Elite Law Firms Lags Behind Other Key Legal Markets

Antitrust practice hiring is "going to be steady, but still be one of the highest lateral move categories that we see going into 2025," noted a Macrae recruiter.

By Abigail Adcox

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