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.
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 LawyerRenewables 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 DCLaw 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 GrowthCiti 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 TimeLaw 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 BonusesWilkinson 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 OfficeAs 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 BenchesThe 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 RulingHogan 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 CrowellCrowell 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