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.
April 25, 2024 | National Law Journal
Clare Locke, Securing Overseas Alliance, Plots 'Smart' Growth After DeparturesThe firm's motivation for forging the alliance is unrelated to the exits of four partners months ago, according to Libby Locke.
By Abigail Adcox
6 minute read
April 24, 2024 | National Law Journal
Sheppard Mullin, Nelson Mullins, King & Spalding, Faegre Drinker Recruit DC PartnersPerkins Coie was a top recruiting ground for several firms, including Sheppard Mullin, Faegre Drinker and Foley & Lardner.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
April 22, 2024 | National Law Journal
Brownstein, Akin See Record Q1 Lobbying Revenue Amid Influx of BusinessHolland & Knight and Hogan Lovells also grew their Q1 lobbying revenue.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
April 22, 2024 | National Law Journal
Lateral Partner and Counsel Hiring in DC Was Down in First 3 Months of YearDespite the hiring slowdown, firms such as Foley & Lardner, King & Spalding, Cooley and Morgan Lewis have added D.C. partners in recent days.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
April 19, 2024 | National Law Journal
Several DC Law Firms Rose in Latest Am Law 100 RankingWhile three D.C. firms slid down the rankings, six rose in the Am Law 100 and three others held their rank.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
April 19, 2024 | National Law Journal
Covington Advises Columbia University in Latest Capitol Hill Hearing on AntisemitismMinouche Shafik of Columbia had the benefit of appearing after other university leaders, who were prepared by Wilmer.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
April 17, 2024 | National Law Journal
Bridge Collapse Draws in Several Law Firms for Upcoming LitigationTwo Am Law 100 firms and several plaintiff firms have entered appearances. Observers expect more lawyers to enter as litigation and investigations mount.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
April 11, 2024 | National Law Journal
Morgan Lewis, Hogan Lovells, Ropes, Wiley and Cohen Milstein Add DC LateralsHogan Lovells hired litigators Nadira Clarke, Lily Chinn and Anne Carpenter from Baker Botts, while Morgan Lewis added R. Latane Montague, previously a leader of Hogan Lovells' transportation practice.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
April 10, 2024 | National Law Journal
As Big Law Interest in Denver Grows, Frost Brown Todd Lures 9 Laterals to Open OfficeCiting opportunities in the energy, finance and technology industries in Denver, firm chair Robert Sartin said "having a physical presence" will allow the firm to grow business there and serve current clients.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
April 09, 2024 | National Law Journal
In Big Law Partner Hiring, Business Plans Become 'Litmus Test' For Government HiresA lateral candidate's business plan can be the difference between "an offer or a polite pass," noted recruiter Dan Binstock.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
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