Alexander Lugo

March 28, 2024 | Daily Business Review

With nationwide lateral movement down by 35% last year, South Florida saw a decrease of over 43% thanks to a correction period following post-pandemic highs, according to data from the National Association for Law Placement.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

March 28, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

As mergers continue popping up within the legal landscape, midsize and boutique firms are considering several factors when contemplating a deal. Scale and culture remain at the forefront of those discussions.

By Alexander Lugo, David Gialanella, Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

March 26, 2024 | Daily Business Review

"If we ever make a decision to go back, that will be a decision to end everything that we have here and start a third life. I don't know a lot of people who would be willing to do that," said Dasha Shareyko Dagayeva, who—along with her mother—was welcomed into the U.S. by Meland Budwick partner James Moon.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

March 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

"The talent war for the cream of the crop is always difficult anywhere. With that said, we have found Miami to be an incredibly welcoming market to disrupt on the associate front," said Sidley management committee chair Yvette Ostolaza.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

March 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Partner Bradley Henry decamped for Blank Rome last month. Now his old firm is going after his client for money racked up in a representation that culminated in a four-week jury trial.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

March 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Some rising attorneys are struggling to adapt when work takes them beyond a computer screen and into an actual courtroom.

By Alexander Lugo

7 minute read

March 15, 2024 | The Recorder

Davis Wright Tremaine managing partner Scott MacCormack's abrupt resignation from his leadership role illustrates the growing pressures on what one observer called "easily the most difficult job at the firm."

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

March 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

After watching tech evolve for the past 20 years, the Morgan & Morgan attorney has found himself on the edge of what he sees as harmful technology trends that put consumers' privacy at risk.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

March 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The early 2023 merger with Nashville-based Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis helped push the firm over $1.8 billion in revenue, marking the addition of over $800 million to the top line since 2019.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

March 13, 2024 | The Recorder

Scott MacCormack, elected firmwide managing partner in April 2021, will immediately be replaced by Seattle partner-in-charge Pete Johnson as interim managing partner while the firm looks to identify its next managing partner.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read