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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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November 28, 2023 | National Law Journal

What's Really Driving the Business of White-Collar Defense?

Big Law white-collar defense groups are busy. Is enforcement rising or are clients just more proactive?

By Abigail Adcox

10 minute read

November 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

Amid Talent Battle for Energy Partners, Hogan Lovells Adds Clifford Chance Lawyer

Renewables and energy transition "are strategic priorities for the firm and many of our clients," Hogan Lovells' James Doyle noted.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

November 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

Dentons, Bracewell and Polsinelli Add to Partner Benches in DC

Law firms added to their partner teams in energy regulatory work, government contracts and real estate practices.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

DC Law Firms on Road to Finish Strong 2023, Amid Billing Rate and Demand Growth

Citi attributed D.C. firms' demand growth to client demand for partner-level talent, in areas including regulatory, litigation and restructuring.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

November 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Wait-and-See Mode' for Associate Pay: Law Firms in DC Bide Time

Law firms founded in the D.C. region aren't expected to be "leading the charge" in raising associate pay and matching, but they will be heavily influenced by what their peers in New York do.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

November 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Litigation Boutique Gives 175% Above-Market Bonuses

Wilkinson Stekloff's associate bonuses start at $26,250 for the class of 2023 and top out at $201,250 for the class of 2016 and beyond.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

November 16, 2023 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Picks Up Another Foley Hoag Partner to Grow New Boston Office

As the Boston area continues to be a booming hub for the biotechnology industry, more Am Law 100 firms have set up shop this year and grown their life sciences bench in the region.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

Mayer Brown Recruits 4-Person Public Policy Team, as Law Firms Deepen Regulatory Benches

The laterals arrive as Mayer Brown clients "continue to navigate an extremely turbulent geopolitical business climate," the firm said.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

'A New Line of Work': Law Firms' Higher Ed Practices Stay Busy After Affirmative Action Ruling

Hogan Lovells' Neal Katyal said about a third of his time has been spent with matters related to the court's affirmative action decision, adding that it has taken up a "huge number of hours."

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

November 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

10-Lawyer Stroock Litigation Group Heads to Crowell

Crowell now has about 150 lawyers and staff in Manhattan and has seen growth in its midmarket M&A practice.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read