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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September 20, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Women-Owned Midsize Law Firms Are Embracing Flexible Work Arrangements

Embracing flexible work arrangements has been at the core of their firms' cultures, but midsize law firms can feel absences, even temporary ones, more acutely.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

September 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

Nearly a Dozen Law Firms Engaged in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Claims

Firms have been retained by the cargo ship that crashed, as well as the city and county of Baltimore and victims' families.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

September 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

Trump Defense Secretary Esper Joins Squire, Jenner Hires Senior DOJ Official

Betsy Henthorne, Jenner's new partner hire in D.C., most recently served as chief of staff and deputy associate attorney general at the DOJ.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

September 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Venable Co-Managing Partner Larry Gesner Dies at 66

Gesner worked at Venable for over two decades, holding numerous management positions.

By Abigail Adcox

1 minute read

September 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Doug Emhoff Headlines Harris Fundraisers With Big Law Leaders

Leaders and partners from DLA Piper, Paul Weiss, Sidley Austin and Quinn Emanuel, among others, are expected to take part in upcoming fundraising for Harris.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

September 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Paul Hastings Recruits White & Case National Security Partner

Keith Schomig's arrival will advance the national security and compliance support that the firm provides to clients such as SAP, Mitsubishi Corp., and G42, among others, Paul Hastings said.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

September 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Congressional Investigations Practices Are Proliferating. Here's Why

"There aren't that many matters for law firms anymore where you're going to be dealing with the CEO, the general counsel, and all those senior people," said Robert Kelner at Covington.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

September 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Ready to Move Forward': Lewis Brisbois COO Talks About Priorities and His Move

Richard Davis said he was attracted to the fact "that this management team acknowledged some of the challenges but was really ready to move forward."

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

September 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Former Feds Flock to Big Law Amid 'Robust Demand' for Enforcement Counsel

Weil, Milbank and Mayer Brown have recruited former Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department and SEC enforcement and litigation officials in Washington.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

September 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Hogan Lovells Will Shutter 3 International Offices Amid Strategy to Follow 'Greatest Opportunities'

The office closings affect about 65 attorneys, including 11 partners, and 58 support staff.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

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