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.
July 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Mintz Chairman R. Robert Popeo, 85, Remembered as 'Creative Strategist'Popeo "passed away peacefully" in the presence of his family, said a firm statement Monday.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
June 29, 2023 | National Law Journal
As Big Law Lobbying Revenue Soars, Law Firms Seek More Foreign Government BusinessAkin, Holland & Knight, Brownstein Hyatt and K&L Gates have all seen increases in disclosed lobbying revenue over the past six years.
By Abigail Adcox
6 minute read
June 23, 2023 | National Law Journal
McGuireWoods, With New Office Leadership, Eyes More Lateral Growth"Even in this recessionary environment, there continues to be a lot of opportunity to grow through lateral hiring, and we're pursuing that," said Tracy Walker, managing partner of McGuireWoods.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
June 21, 2023 | National Law Journal
Holland & Knight Lands IP Team From Perkins Coie"We have been working to expand our intellectual property practice, particularly on the West Coast, and before the ITC as well," said Holland & Knight's David Donoghue.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
June 21, 2023 | National Law Journal
Hogan Lovells Changes Leadership in DC and New YorkAjay Kuntamukkala takes over the D.C. office role from Michele Farquhar, who will join the firm's Americas leadership team. Farquhar is replacing Tim Aragon, who left Hogan Lovells to become GC for the Denver Broncos.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
June 20, 2023 | National Law Journal
The 2023 NLJ 500: Headcount Growth Accelerated For FirmsLaw firms bulk up associate and nonequity ranks across practice areas in this year's NLJ 500.
By Abigail Adcox
10 minute read
June 20, 2023 | National Law Journal
Squire Patton Boggs Taps Ex-Trump Economic Official for Public Policy TeamEverett Eissenstat most recently served as chair of North America and global trade lead for Edelman Global Advisory. Previously, he was senior vice president of global public policy at General Motors.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
June 20, 2023 | National Law Journal
Arnold & Porter Adds CIA Lawyer as National Security Remains a Top Enforcement PriorityDeborah Curtis will be based in the firm's Washington, D.C., office, focusing her practice on national security investigations and defense, and other litigation and enforcement matters.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
June 14, 2023 | National Law Journal
Big Law Firms in DC 'Struggling' With How to Approach In-Office PoliciesA slowdown in demand due to market uncertainty and a cooling talent market has put more power back into the hands of law firm leaders with more firms becoming more explicit about office attendance.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
June 14, 2023 | National Law Journal
Freshfields Becomes Latest to Add to Antitrust Practice With Two New PartnersAntitrust litigators Heather Lamberg and Justina Sessions will join the firm in Washington, D.C., and Silicon Valley respectively.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read