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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 05, 2024 | National Law Journal

Election Protection Hotline, Staffed by Lawyers, Stays Busy

The hotline received calls about long lines in several swing states, some of which were caused by software malfunctions of ballot-scanning machines. But officials said many reported issues were not out of the ordinary.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 05, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Midsized Attorney Donations Favor Harris Over Trump in Key Markets

The following is an analysis state by state of midmarket donations to the Harris and Trump campaigns and some of their main fundraising arms, including contributions from notable local law firm leaders.

By Abigail Adcox

9 minute read

November 05, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Lawyers Fan Out for Election Day Volunteering in Call Centers and Litigation

Proskauer; Gibson Dunn; Cooley; Stinson; Reed Smith; Davis Polk; Lowenstein; Mayer Brown; Manatt; Baker McKenzie; and Dechert are among the firms helping with the Election Protection voter hotlines.

By Abigail Adcox

7 minute read

November 04, 2024 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter and Katten Hire FTC Attorneys

In the run up to Election Day, Big Law hiring in regulatory, enforcement and litigation practices stays robust.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

November 01, 2024 | National Law Journal

Law Firms Funnel Millions to Congressional Races, Though Skew Toward Dems

Brownstein, Akin and K&L Gates' firm PACs have contributed nearly half a million dollars this election cycle.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

October 31, 2024 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Elects New Co-Chair Leadership Amid C-Suite Changes

The new co-chairs will succeed Richard Alexander, who has served as chairman for the past nine years. The firm has also named a CEO, a newly created position at Arnold & Porter.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 31, 2024 | National Law Journal

Meet the Lawyers on Kamala Harris' Transition Team

The team would be tasked with leading a transfer of power, should Harris win the election. Attorneys on and advising the transition team have backgrounds at Jenner, Covington and Hogan Lovells.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

October 29, 2024 | National Law Journal

From Guaranteed Comp to Ethics Screens, How Big Law Navigates the Revolving Door

"When firms do a profitability projection, they factor in the hands-off period for the person's prior agency for a period of time," noted a legal recruiter.

By Abigail Adcox

7 minute read

October 29, 2024 | National Law Journal

The Big Law Firms and Lawyers Leading Election Legal Battles

The Republican National Committee has turned to firms such as Jones Day and Dhillon Law Group, while the Democratic National Committee has retained several Am Law 50 firms for legal services.

By Abigail Adcox

7 minute read

October 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

A Conversation with NLJ Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Karen Popp

"There were only 10 of us then," Karen Popp said of the Women's White Collar Defense Association she co-founded in 1999. "But we continued to meet regularly and our numbers grew. We now have 4,000 members around the world and have just launched our 50th chapter."

By Abigail Adcox

7 minute read