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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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July 18, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Continue the Fight': Law Firms Have Organized to Support Abortion Access Efforts

One year post-Dobbs, many women partners and their firms are now partnering with the Abortion Defense Network in pro bono work or answering a legal hotline organized by the New York AG.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

July 18, 2023 | National Law Journal

Judge Greenaway to Join Arnold & Porter Amid Firm's Partner Hiring Surge

Joseph Greenaway marks at least the fifth lateral partner for Arnold & Porter in the last two months, as the firm remains busy in the lateral front across offices.

By Abigail Adcox

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July 17, 2023 | National Law Journal

Cravath Builds Out DC Office, Adding Former Acting US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen

Law firms including Cravath, Cleary, Boies Schiller, Holland & Knight, Wiley and Venable have hired a flurry of former top government lawyers in the past week.

By Abigail Adcox

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July 17, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law in DC Grows International Trade, IP and Investigations Practices

Three Kirkland and Sidley lawyers have moved to Winston's litigation department, while Akin has added three international trade partners from Hughes Hubbard.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

July 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

Continuing Growth Ambitions, Crowell Names New C-Suite Leader in New York

Joseph Palermo, arriving from Lowenstein, is based in New York, as the D.C.-based firm seeks to grow its presence in the Big Apple. "The firm wants to continue to grow" in the market, he said.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

July 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

McDermott the Latest Big Law Firm to Recruit Health Care Partner Amid Continued Demand in Practice

Arnold & Porter, Alston & Bird, Morgan Lewis and Covington have also added health care and life sciences talent this year.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

July 11, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Turns to Government Talent for White-Collar Defense, National Security Practices

Skadden, Cleary Gottlieb and Squire Patton Boggs all announced partner hires this week in Washington, D.C., who had strong government experience.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

July 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Partner Recruiting Picks Up Steam in DC

Paul Hastings, Baker Botts, Cleary Gottlieb, Wilkie, Proskauer, Boies Schiller, Mintz, and Barclay Damon all announced additions in their Washington, D.C., offices this week.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

July 07, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Law Firms Continue Downsizing Office Spaces Amid Hybrid Work Arrangements

Crowell & Moring, Katten and Kilpatrick have all made plans to downsize their office spaces in D.C., according to real estate reports.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

July 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter, Seeking Growth in 'Untapped Market,' Lures Cooley Regulatory Partner

Client demand surpasses the supply of health care and life sciences regulatory lawyers physically present in the West Coast, said new firm partner Gina Cavalier in Los Angeles.

By Abigail Adcox

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