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].
September 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Lengthy Pay Guarantees Were Already the Exception, And Could Be Getting RarerLengthy, multiyear guarantees could be becoming a thing of the past.
By Andrew Maloney
7 minute read
September 19, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Will Innovation Help Law Firms and Clients Control the 'Cost Monster'?Amid rising billing rates, there's fresh optimism that innovation, not only on pricing plans but because of AI-related spending and projects, can lower costs on both sides.
By Andrew Maloney | Chris O'Malley
5 minute read
September 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer
With Innovation All the Rage, Seyfarth Leans On History of Lab WorkSeyfarth is making a renewed push in the name of innovation, firm leaders say, with several endeavors such as automated templates for contracts and discovery and AI use-case teams.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
September 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer
After Nearly 2 Decades, Winston Will Have a New ChairSteve D'Amore, currently global co-leader of Winston's litigation department, has spent his entire career at the firm, starting more than 30 years ago.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
September 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Denver Sees More Big Law Competition as Womble Plants Flag With Hogan Lovells LateralsWomble Bond is "a really nice alternative to the Am Law 20 as far as just cost. But yet, with the expertise, we're an advantage as a national and international platform," CEO Betty Temple said.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
September 12, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss' Trio of Kirkland Hires Could Each Score $20M YearlyTheir potential pay may not be the highest for partners at high-end Am Law 25 firms, where annual compensation for a handful is more than $25 million.
By Justin Henry | Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 08, 2023 | The Recorder
With Latest Merger, Spencer Fane Lands in Both Northern and Southern CaliforniaWhile billing rate increases were among clients' top concerns about a potential merger, Pahl & McCay told clients their hourly rates wouldn't go up, the firm leader said.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
September 05, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Despite the Heat, Law Firms Are Still Building in PhoenixEven as growth across the legal industry has tapered in 2023, the case for Phoenix remains strong.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
August 31, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Big Law in September Will Raise Volume on Billing and Collections PushCommon billing reminders often begin in September, from managers asking partners in meetings to pledge what they think they're going to collect, to some managers going door-to-door in the office to discuss it.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
August 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
What Law Firms Can Do to Upgrade Their 'Zoom Associates'Communication, clear expectations, frequent meetings and giving associates a venue to "flex different muscles" can help address any skill gaps.
By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney | Hank Grezlak
5 minute read
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