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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October 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

A Conversation With NLJ Award Lifetime Achievement Winner Richard Wiley

Influential communications lawyer Richard Wiley, who fostered increased competition and lessened regulation in the communications field, is honored with this NLJ Lifetime Achievement Award.

By Abigail Adcox

6 minute read

October 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

Williams Mullen Adds 16 Lawyers From Lateral Group Moves

The administrative burden was a factor in Thomas Voekler's decision to move to Williams Mullen, he said, noting he spent 80-90% of his day at KVCF typically on administrative work.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 24, 2023 | National Law Journal

Lateral Partner Moves in DC Slow, as Law Firms Show Caution in Hiring

Despite a dip in overall lateral movement in D.C., Big Law has still seen sustained demand for laterals in antitrust, competition and government practices.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 23, 2023 | National Law Journal

Quinn Emanuel Taps DOJ Official to Co-Chair Securities Litigation and Derivatives Groups

In the past two years, Avi Perry served as chief of the market integrity and major frauds unit in the criminal division's fraud section.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Lobbying Businesses See Slowdown in Earnings in Q3

Brownstein, K&L Gates, Squire Patton Boggs and Hogan Lovells all saw lobbying revenue declines in Q3 compared with Q2, while Akin reported its largest quarter on record for the firm.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 19, 2023 | National Law Journal

Crowell, Cadwalader, Faegre and Jenner Build DC Benches

As Big Law sees robust demand in regulatory, enforcement, antitrust and litigation practices, law firms are continuing to add D.C. laterals in these practices.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 19, 2023 | National Law Journal

Partner Pay Climbs in DC, as NY Firms and Lateral Market Drive Up Comp Packages

The top end of partner compensation in the Capital region now reaches between $15 million to $20 million.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 16, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Office Leasing Activity in DC Cools Off in Q3

Kelley Drye's DC relocation is a downsize from its current office in Georgetown.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 12, 2023 | National Law Journal

Here Are The DC Firms That Are Mansfield Certified

While two-thirds of the Am Law 200 are Mansfield certified, there are several law firms that still aren't, including in D.C.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 12, 2023 | National Law Journal

Judge Pushes Back Against Former Jones Day Associates in Dad Bias Suit

"I think you are actually wrong about that," U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss said at one point to the plaintiffs at a motions hearing on Thursday.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

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