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 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

Barclay Damon Combines With DC-Based Shapiro, Lifschitz & Schram

Barclay Damon had its "sights set on" expanding its footprint in the D.C. market for a long time in order to advance the firm's regulatory experience at the federal level.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

Axinn Names DC-Based Antitrust Partner as Next Leader

The 100-lawyer firm, well known for its antitrust and litigation expertise, has represented Google, Tyson Foods, Ball Corp., Thermo Fisher Scientific and VMware, among others.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 09, 2024 | National Law Journal

Pace of Law Firm Office Leasing Picked Up in Late 2023, With More Firms Shedding Space

In a new office lease in D.C., Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner decreased its space by 73% by shedding two full floors.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

January 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Covington Builds Restructuring Practice With 2 Mintz Partner Hires

The partner hires "will help us leverage additional litigation opportunities that arise out of clients dealing with bankruptcies, particularly on the creditor side," said Dan Shallman, head of the LA office.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

January 05, 2024 | National Law Journal

8 Years Later, Cravath Registers as Foreign Agent for Ukrainian Firm Tied to Hunter Biden

Cravath's filing comes after "discussions with the Department of Justice regarding FARA's scope," the firm said in a statement Friday.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 04, 2024 | National Law Journal

Steptoe, Baker McKenzie and K&L Kick-Start DC Hiring in New Year

Meanwhile, several law firms announced new attorney hires from the government, including Akin adding an SEC senior counsel in Los Angeles.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

After 'Breakthrough Years,' Edelson Grows With DC Hire and Launches in LA

The plaintiffs firm with more than 50 lawyers is also eyeing other potential office locations, such as New York.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

As Cohen Milstein Grows, Law Firm Names New Managing Partner

The leadership change comes on the heels of one of the firm's "most successful years financially," according to Benjamin Brown, its new managing partner.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

December 29, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Lobbying Revenue Continued to Soar in 2023

Some law firms appear to be on track to surpass their previous year's earnings, buoyed by activity surrounding the debt limit and end-of-year legislation.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

December 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

Key Regulatory, Enforcement Practices Drove DC Law Firm Hiring in 2023

While law firms in D.C. may have been more cautious with hiring, sustained demand for regulatory and enforcement practices have also had a positive effect on firms' profits.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

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