Andrew Maloney

March 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Clifford Chance joins Morrison Foerster, Seyfarth Shaw and Selendy Gay in making restructuring hires in recent days.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

March 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Husch, Winston and Norton Rose are a few of the firms that have officially launched AI groups during Q1 of 2024, with firm leaders pointing to increased client interest and a surge of AI-related cases hitting courts.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

March 06, 2024 | The American Lawyer

"The movement over the past month has [confirmed that] we're going to continue seeing some of the largest, highest-profit firms have this tremendous recruiting advantage," noted law firm consultant Kristin Stark.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

March 04, 2024 | The Recorder

Peter Burke and David Hernand, who each held leadership roles at the Southern California offices of Paul Hastings, have left for Sidley Austin and Simpson Thacher, respectively.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

March 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Sidley, Orrick, Squire, Sheppard Mullin and Spencer Fane have all added IP hires this week. "Growing with the right people begets more growth," said Spencer Fane chair Pat Whalen.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

February 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Randi Singer's move is the latest chapter in the talent battle between Sidley and Weil. Sidley has lured at least four other Weil partners in the last year.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

February 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The latest Am Law 100 moves in California highlight the continuing demand in Big Law litigation practices now.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

February 27, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

California had the most law firm mergers and office openings of any U.S. state last year. "It's the revival of the Southern California economy, particularly Los Angeles. And you have life sciences and biotech in San Diego that's been very interesting, and some of that leading out to Orange County," one consultant said.

By Andrew Maloney

8 minute read

February 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Now, there may be even greater emphasis on the profitability of a practice, not just hours.

By Andrew Maloney

7 minute read

February 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

"For the first time in years, firms don't seem to be harried by the tumultuous rollercoaster of events seen thus far during the 2020s," according to a legal industry report this month.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read