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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January 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Brownstein Tops $62M in 2023 Lobbying Revenue, as Big Law Lobbying Business Remains Lucrative

Brownstein, Akin and Holland & Knight all saw their annual lobbying revenue rise in 2023, while Squire, K&L Gates and Hogan Lovells all saw double-digit falls in LDA earnings.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

January 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

Amid 'Brutal Competition' and Demand in Patent Practices, Orrick Grows IP Group

Arnold & Porter, Crowell & Moring, McCarter & English, and Miles & Stockbridge also picked up D.C. partners in their key practices this past week.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Lobbyists See Boost in Earnings in Q4, Pushing Some Firms to Their Highest Annual Revenue on Record

Brownstein, Akin and Holland & Knight all reported year-over-year growth of lobbying revenue last year from 2022.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

January 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

After 'Banner Year' in Growth, ArentFox Schiff Names New Leader

ArentFox Schiff is projecting about a 10% increase in RPL and more than 12% increase in PEP in 2023, according to new firmwide managing partner Brian Waldman.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 22, 2024 | National Law Journal

No Origination Credits in Partner Pay? Covington Sees Advantages

While not tracking origination credits may carry some risks, Covington partners argue the pay model is at the heart of the firm's team-based approach in client work and has helped in attracting laterals.

By Abigail Adcox

6 minute read

January 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Top White House Lawyer Rejoins Covington, as Demand for DEI Advice Grows

Stacey Grigsby, serving as co-chair of Covington's government litigation practice, will be an "integral resource" for clients facing workplace culture and DEI issues, the firm said.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Ex-White House Counsel Lawyer Joins Latham; Mayer Brown Hires Ex-Counsel to McCarthy

Washington's revolving door between Big Law and the federal government is in full swing this week.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

January 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Brown Rudnick, Seeing Demand in Life Sciences Sector, Launches Consulting Service

It's the latest Am Law 200 firm to start a consulting service, seeking to tap into new streams of revenue for key client sectors.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Crowell Moves Into New Hudson Yards Office, as Firm Prioritizes NY Growth

Firm attorneys moved this month into Crowell's new office at Two Manhattan West, where the firm has taken over two floors or 71,000 square feet.

By Ryland West | Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

Hogan Lovells, Wilson Sonsini, Brown Rudnick, Thompson Coburn Add to Partner Ranks in DC

Several of the lateral partners are coming from the federal government or they had long stints in public service.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

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