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.
July 08, 2024 | National Law Journal
Office Subleasing Deals in Big Law Gain Traction, With Brownstein and Cozen Moving to New DC OfficesBrownstein Hyatt and Cozen O'Connor have inked to sublet spaces from Venable and Buckley, respectively, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
July 05, 2024 | National Law Journal
Looking at the 'Fine Line' in Talent Issues, Chief Talent Officer at Beveridge & Diamond Eyes Growth"We know there are many people who, especially coming out of law school now, who don't want to be a partner in a law firm. They don't want to practice long term," Amy Tenney Curren noted.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
July 02, 2024 | National Law Journal
Covington Creates AI Director Role Focused on 'Demystifying' Tech for LawyersTodd Itami said the to-do list includes AI training inside Covington, "making it not as crazy or hard to use this stuff or think about."
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
July 01, 2024 | National Law Journal
Crowell Files Suit With ADL Against Iran, Syria and North Korea, Alleging Hamas Support for Attack on IsraelThe law firm is handling the case on a contingency basis, working as co-counsel with the Anti-Defamation League.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
June 30, 2024 | National Law Journal
Fish & Richardson Looks to Steady Growth in DC Under New LeadershipRichard Sterba said one of the challenges he sees as a firm leader is getting attorneys and staff reengaged post-pandemic.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
June 27, 2024 | National Law Journal
Sidley, Akerman and Squire Patton Boggs Among Latest Law Firms on the DC Lateral Partner MarketDespite the recent hiring spree in D.C., lateral partner and counsel hiring in the region last month was behind last year.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
June 27, 2024 | National Law Journal
With New DC Leadership, Mayer Brown Focuses on Financial Services Practice GrowthThe firm's D.C. office, with about 188 lawyers now, is now being led by Andrew Olmem, co-leader of Mayer Brown's financial services, regulatory and enforcement practice.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
June 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'Committed to Talent,' Firms Strengthen LGBTQ+ Representation in Attorney RanksThere are 223 firms reporting the number of self-identified LGBTQ+ attorneys at their firms, and a new entrant tops the list for LGBTQ+ attorney representation.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
June 25, 2024 | National Law Journal
Cooley, Building Out Compliance and Lit Practice, Adds Former CPSC ChairWith the partner hiring, Cooley aims to deepen its product safety and compliance bench amid increasing regulatory challenges for clients in AI and other technologies.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
June 24, 2024 | National Law Journal
Latham Grows to Become Second Only to Covington in DC, Amid Other Changes in DistrictLatham's D.C. office has surpassed the size of Arnold & Porter, Morgan Lewis, Williams & Connolly, and most recently Hogan Lovells' offices in the district.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
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