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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May 16, 2024 | The Recorder

Slew of Big Law Firms Invest in Lateral Partners in California

Several Am Law 50 law firms, from S&C and Winston to McDermott and Mayer Brown, made lateral hires in the state in the last week.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

May 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Which Big Law Lawyers Are Donating to Trump and Biden?

While Am Law 200 attorney donors to Trump appeared less common, partners from McGuireWoods, Akin, Latham, Akerman and DLA Piper were among those contributing to his campaign and fundraising arms.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

May 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Cahill Adds 4 Lawyers From Crypto Boutique, Rolls Out Expanded Digital Assets Practice

Cahill, also launching in Delaware, has brought on four lawyers from DLx Law, including boutique founder Lewis Cohen.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

May 15, 2024 | National Law Journal

K&L Gates Recruits 4-Lawyer International Trade Group From DLA Piper

The move comes at a time when trade practices in Big Law have "tremendous growth potential," according to one of the laterals.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

May 14, 2024 | National Law Journal

Venable, Adding 8-Lawyer Lateral Team, Joins Fast-Growing Legal Market in Colorado

Venable is the latest example of Big Law competition growing in the Mile High City and in Colorado, as more Am Law 200 law firms enter the market.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

May 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

Steptoe, Nixon Peabody and Nelson Mullins Announce DC Litigation, Investigations Hires

Litigation practices have remained a "bright light" for law firms in the first quarter of this year, according to a recent report.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

May 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Consummate Leader': Longtime Akin Chairman R. Bruce McLean Dies at 77

McLean led the firm from 1993 through 2013. In recent years, he was a partner at the Zeughauser Group, advising law firm leaders.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

May 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

As White & Case Celebrates 50 Years in D.C., Firm Focuses on Litigation and Regulatory Strengths

The firm has held steady with about 150 lawyers in the office over the last five years, with leaders saying they're "thoughtful" about expansion.

By Abigail Adcox

6 minute read

May 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

Beltway-Area Second Hundred Firms Held Steady in Latest Am Law 200 Rankings

Among the five D.C.-area Am Law 200 firms, two moved up in the rankings, two dropped and one held steady.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

May 08, 2024 | National Law Journal

After Stint at Freshfields, Antitrust Duo Returns to Wilson Sonsini

Jamillia Ferris, who was head of Freshfields' U.S. antitrust practice, has rejoined Wilson Sonsini as a partner, along with Matthew McDonald.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

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