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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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June 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

Morrison Foerster, Gibson Dunn, DLA Piper, McGlinchey Bring on DC Lateral Partners

Law firms added laterals in their public company advisory and governance, white-collar, tax and energy groups.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Picks Up Several New Lobbying Clients in Second Quarter

Brownstein, Akin, Holland & Knight, Arnold & Porter, King & Spalding and Wilmer are among the firms that have filed new lobbying registrations.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Law Firms in DC Region Are Checking Out These Markets for Expansion

The growth mindset continues the trend of D.C. area firms launching new offices lately. Just in the last 18 months, Covington, Arnold & Porter, Steptoe, Venable and Miles & Stockbridge have all landed in new cities.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

June 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

The 2024 NLJ 500: Headcount Growth Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

The majority of the largest law firms saw modest headcount growth, though there were a few exceptions, leading to several ranking adjustments at the top of the NLJ 500.

By Abigail Adcox

9 minute read

June 14, 2024 | National Law Journal

'A More Centralized Way': Am Law 100 Firm Formalizes Appellate Group

Fish & Richardson's appellate group gives the lawyers dedicated resources to better market the practice both internally to existing clients and externally in a formal way, according to the firm.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

June 13, 2024 | National Law Journal

The Prosecutors Behind Hunter Biden's Conviction

Coming off the Biden case, federal prosecutors involved in the case might have their choice of career options, if they choose to head to private practice.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

June 13, 2024 | National Law Journal

White & Case, Greenberg Traurig and Saul Ewing Recruit New Partners in DC Region

Federal legislation has fueled demand for energy, aviation, and environmental expertise, while IP litigation and AI technologies continue to fuel demand for patent lawyers.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

ArentFox Schiff Recruits 13-Lawyer Team, in Latest Group Exit From Burns & Levinson

Hit with another group departure, Burns & Levinson said it's exploring a combination, among other growth options.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

June 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

Perkins Coie Adds IP Lawyer From Arnold & Porter, as IP Litigation Work Remains Busy

Patent litigator Chris Marando joined Perkins Coie as a partner. He held the role of counsel at his prior firm.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

June 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

Seeing Advantages in Solo Practice, Big Law Partner Launches Firm for Compliance, Monitorship Matters

"Clients really want to just pick their lawyers more than they want to pick sometimes the law firm," noted Steve Solow, who left Big Law after more than 20 years.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read