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.
May 16, 2024 | The Recorder
Slew of Big Law Firms Invest in Lateral Partners in CaliforniaSeveral Am Law 50 law firms, from S&C and Winston to McDermott and Mayer Brown, made lateral hires in the state in the last week.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
May 16, 2024 | National Law Journal
Which Big Law Lawyers Are Donating to Trump and Biden?While Am Law 200 attorney donors to Trump appeared less common, partners from McGuireWoods, Akin, Latham, Akerman and DLA Piper were among those contributing to his campaign and fundraising arms.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
May 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Cahill Adds 4 Lawyers From Crypto Boutique, Rolls Out Expanded Digital Assets PracticeCahill, also launching in Delaware, has brought on four lawyers from DLx Law, including boutique founder Lewis Cohen.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
May 15, 2024 | National Law Journal
K&L Gates Recruits 4-Lawyer International Trade Group From DLA PiperThe move comes at a time when trade practices in Big Law have "tremendous growth potential," according to one of the laterals.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
May 14, 2024 | National Law Journal
Venable, Adding 8-Lawyer Lateral Team, Joins Fast-Growing Legal Market in ColoradoVenable is the latest example of Big Law competition growing in the Mile High City and in Colorado, as more Am Law 200 law firms enter the market.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
May 10, 2024 | National Law Journal
Steptoe, Nixon Peabody and Nelson Mullins Announce DC Litigation, Investigations HiresLitigation practices have remained a "bright light" for law firms in the first quarter of this year, according to a recent report.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
May 09, 2024 | National Law Journal
'Consummate Leader': Longtime Akin Chairman R. Bruce McLean Dies at 77McLean led the firm from 1993 through 2013. In recent years, he was a partner at the Zeughauser Group, advising law firm leaders.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
May 09, 2024 | National Law Journal
As White & Case Celebrates 50 Years in D.C., Firm Focuses on Litigation and Regulatory StrengthsThe firm has held steady with about 150 lawyers in the office over the last five years, with leaders saying they're "thoughtful" about expansion.
By Abigail Adcox
6 minute read
May 09, 2024 | National Law Journal
Beltway-Area Second Hundred Firms Held Steady in Latest Am Law 200 RankingsAmong the five D.C.-area Am Law 200 firms, two moved up in the rankings, two dropped and one held steady.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
May 08, 2024 | National Law Journal
After Stint at Freshfields, Antitrust Duo Returns to Wilson SonsiniJamillia Ferris, who was head of Freshfields' U.S. antitrust practice, has rejoined Wilson Sonsini as a partner, along with Matthew McDonald.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
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