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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August 18, 2023 | National Law Journal

New ABA President Focuses on AI and Threats to Democracy

"Artificial intelligence has great promise but also potentially great peril for those who practice law and, frankly, all of society," Mary Smith said.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

August 16, 2023 | National Law Journal

Lateral Hires Highlight Big Law Focus on Boosting Energy Practices

"The introduction of the IRA, and all of these credits available, has really ramped up the need for lawyers who practice in this space," Pillsbury's Nora Burke said.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

August 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

McGuireWoods Creates C-Suite Role for AI and Innovation

The Am Law 100 firm is the latest to grow its C-suite staff with a hire focused specifically on AI.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

August 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

Inside the 'Murder Board': How Big Law Prepares CEOs for Congressional Hearings

Simulated hearings are common at a small cadre of Big Law firms, including Wilmer, Hogan Lovells, Covington, Akin and Gibson Dunn.

By Abigail Adcox

6 minute read

August 11, 2023 | National Law Journal

Meet the Lawyers Defending Donald Trump in Jan. 6 Case

The defense team composition highlights how large law firms continue to stay away from Donald Trump, but he is benefiting from the guidance and experience of Big Law alumni.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

August 08, 2023 | National Law Journal

Litigation Hiring Heats Up, Amid Growing Demand in Countercyclical Practices

The latest moves include a four-person international disputes team from Sidley to Baker Botts, while Sidley itself added a former assistant attorney general from the DOJ's Criminal Division.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

August 07, 2023 | National Law Journal

Paul Weiss Lands Wilson Sonsini Antitrust Head in DC

Scott Sher said his practice has remained "busy on all fronts" in the current regulatory environment.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

August 07, 2023 | National Law Journal

As Pressure Grows for In-Office Mandates, Washington Law Firms Likely to Face 'Resistance'

"It's going to be very, very difficult for the Washington firms to get people in more than three days a week," said Jeffrey Lowe at Major Lindsey.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

August 07, 2023 | National Law Journal

Willkie's Growth in DC Highlights Transition to Go Beyond a 'DC Outpost of Wall Street Firm'

The New York law firm's office growth underscores the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from a smaller outpost in D.C. to one with litigation, corporate and regulatory capabilities.

By Abigail Adcox

6 minute read

August 04, 2023 | National Law Journal

Lawyers Remain Skeptical If Latest Trump Case Will End Before Election

"This case is not going to be tried before the election. The election is 15 months away," one lawyer noted.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

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