Andrew Maloney

I'm a Chicago-based reporter covering the business of law, focusing on national and global law firms for The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach out: [email protected].

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June 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

As New Chair Takes Reins of Winston, He Wants to Do Things a Little Differently

Steve D'Amore has implemented a small management team that includes four other partners to handle areas such as talent, branding and overall strategy.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

June 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Sidley Adds Cooley Partner to Lead New VC Fund Formation Group

Shane Goudey has formed more than 1,000 funds ranging from early stage and pledge funds to multibillion-dollar venture capital and leveraged buyout funds, Sidley said.

By Andrew Maloney

2 minute read

June 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer

With Bankruptcy 'Robust,' Arnold & Porter Adds Partner in Chicago

"I think there is continued momentum in the restructuring space, and I think this is the time to make the change—in what I would say is a strong restructuring environment."

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

June 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

How a Mayer Brown Partner Balances Work With Full-Time Caregiving

Katy McNeil, whose husband has ALS, said she has spent "a lot of time figuring out the right way to approach the really challenging circumstances" of being a full-time law firm partner, wife, caregiver and mom.

By Andrew Maloney

8 minute read

June 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

With Investigation Practices in Hot Demand, Shook Launches Group That Emphasizes Government Expertise

The new government investigations practice "helps us with our clients. It's a clearer message of our capabilities," said Bill Corrigan, a co-leader of the group.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

June 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Adding to Salt Lake While Remaining 'Unique,' Polsinelli Opens in Park City

Marla Bell, managing partner for the firm's Salt Lake City office as well as the new one, called Park City a "destination for high-wealth individuals with second homes or who have chosen to live here rather than Salt Lake."

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

June 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

It's Not Just the Spread. Big Law Is Making More 'Business-Driven' Pay Choices

"On the compensation side, we're always looking to thread the needle to where our rates are fair to clients and where we can demonstrate that we value our top talent," said Lorie Almon, chair of Seyfarth Shaw.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

May 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Going to Brick and Mortar, Husch Blackwell Announces Nashville Opening

Some clients prefer in-person collaboration at times, CEO Jamie Lawless said: "It's an option our clients appreciate having when it makes sense to be together in that capacity."

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

May 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Acceptance' of Return-to-Work Policies Permeates Big Law

"What we found was, the majority of law firms aren't forcing people back to the office full time (and are) not being particularly strident in their enforcement, and lawyers are saying, 'Oh, this strikes a good balance,'" one analyst said.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

May 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Largest Law Firms Increase Partner Pay Spread, as Comp Models Hit 'Inflection Point'

The Am Law 100 upped its average equity partner pay spread from 9.8-to-1 in 2022 to 10.3-to-1 in 2023, according to a sample of firms' data.

By Andrew Maloney

7 minute read

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