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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August 27, 2024 | National Law Journal

Adding a New C-Suite Role, Fish & Richardson Hires Chief Legal Risk Officer

Elham Dehbozorgi will oversee a team of around 50 people, including analysts and some attorneys.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

August 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Fundraising for Kamala Harris Picks Up Steam

Attorneys from more than a dozen Big Law firms are involved in the planning and hosting of upcoming fundraisers for Harris.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

August 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Meet the Lawyers Working for Kamala Harris' Campaign

Lawyers associated with firms such as Covington, Perkins Coie, Wilmer, Jenner & Block and Munger Tolles have all landed roles in her campaign.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

August 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

As Nonequity Tiers Give Greater 'Compensation Flexibility,' Other Law Firms Will Likely Follow Wilmer

"There's a certain inevitability to it. These firms all need a mechanism for being able to increase the compensation of their highest performers," noted one recruiter.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

August 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

Wilmer Adds Nonequity Partnership Tier, Becoming Latest to Move to 2 Tiers

"Creating an income tier in the partnership gives us more flexibility to attract, promote, and retain the most sought-after talent in a very competitive market," said Wilmer's managing partner.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

August 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

Some Law Firms 'Bullish' a Trump Presidency Will Push M&A Activity, but Lawyers Aren't Sitting on Deals Now

"Crystal balls are a bit all over the place" when it comes to the election's impact on transactional work, noted one recruiter.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

August 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

2 Longtime Locke Lord Attorneys Jump to Sheppard Mullin Amid Merger Talks

Sheppard Mullin chair Luca Salvi said building out the firm's "destination practice in renewable energies is a strategic focus of our firm."

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

August 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

Another Weil Partner Heads to Paul Hastings, as McGuireWoods Hires Former SEC Crypto Leader

Daniel Nicholas is at least the fourth Weil lawyer to join Paul Hastings in recent months.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

August 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

'Business Mindset': McGuireWoods' Jeffrey Connor on His New Role as COO

Jeffrey Connor, who has been McGuireWoods' chief financial officer since 2015, was named as the new chief operating officer last week.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

August 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

A&O Shearman Power Regulatory Partner Jumps to Hogan Lovells 3 Months Post-Merger

Chip Cannon first joined legacy firm Allen & Overy in February 2022. His departure comes just three months after Shearman and A&O finalized their merger.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

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