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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July 01, 2024 | National Law Journal

Crowell Files Suit With ADL Against Iran, Syria and North Korea, Alleging Hamas Support for Attack on Israel

The law firm is handling the case on a contingency basis, working as co-counsel with the Anti-Defamation League.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

Fish & Richardson Looks to Steady Growth in DC Under New Leadership

Richard Sterba said one of the challenges he sees as a firm leader is getting attorneys and staff reengaged post-pandemic.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 27, 2024 | National Law Journal

Sidley, Akerman and Squire Patton Boggs Among Latest Law Firms on the DC Lateral Partner Market

Despite the recent hiring spree in D.C., lateral partner and counsel hiring in the region last month was behind last year.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 27, 2024 | National Law Journal

With New DC Leadership, Mayer Brown Focuses on Financial Services Practice Growth

The firm's D.C. office, with about 188 lawyers now, is now being led by Andrew Olmem, co-leader of Mayer Brown's financial services, regulatory and enforcement practice.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

June 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Committed to Talent,' Firms Strengthen LGBTQ+ Representation in Attorney Ranks

There are 223 firms reporting the number of self-identified LGBTQ+ attorneys at their firms, and a new entrant tops the list for LGBTQ+ attorney representation.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

June 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Cooley, Building Out Compliance and Lit Practice, Adds Former CPSC Chair

With the partner hiring, Cooley aims to deepen its product safety and compliance bench amid increasing regulatory challenges for clients in AI and other technologies.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

Latham Grows to Become Second Only to Covington in DC, Amid Other Changes in District

Latham's D.C. office has surpassed the size of Arnold & Porter, Morgan Lewis, Williams & Connolly, and most recently Hogan Lovells' offices in the district.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

June 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

Morrison Foerster, Gibson Dunn, DLA Piper, McGlinchey Bring on DC Lateral Partners

Law firms added laterals in their public company advisory and governance, white-collar, tax and energy groups.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Picks Up Several New Lobbying Clients in Second Quarter

Brownstein, Akin, Holland & Knight, Arnold & Porter, King & Spalding and Wilmer are among the firms that have filed new lobbying registrations.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

June 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Law Firms in DC Region Are Checking Out These Markets for Expansion

The growth mindset continues the trend of D.C. area firms launching new offices lately. Just in the last 18 months, Covington, Arnold & Porter, Steptoe, Venable and Miles & Stockbridge have all landed in new cities.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

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