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].
June 26, 2023 | The American Lawyer
In Era of Disengagement, How Do Law Firms Motivate Lawyers and Staff?Law firm leaders are trying to spark a sense of pride and ownership in their law firms for the next generation, a sense they feel has diminished since the pandemic.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
June 23, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Collections Slow Down as Clients Hold Onto Cash LongerLaw firm collections are "slower relative to what we've seen the last couple of years," said Jeffrey Lowe, of Major, Lindsey & Africa.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
June 22, 2023 | The American Lawyer
'A Huge Concern': Big Law Leaders Grappling With Attorney Disengagement"We can't just measure ourselves on billable hours," said Paul Schmidt, chair of Baker & Hostetler. "In the long run, engagement is important, and we've got to get people engaged."
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
June 20, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Adds Partner From A&O as Energy Practices BoomSam Kamyans, who has joined Kirkland's D.C. office, said the recent merger talks between Allen & Overy and Shearman had "no impact" on his move.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
June 12, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Return to Office Is a Focus for Mentoring, but Training Gaps Have Existed for AgesSome tweaks law firms are making — such as tying compensation to attendance and training — are meant to address both pre- and post-pandemic concerns.
By Andrew Maloney
7 minute read
June 07, 2023 | The American Lawyer
As Kirkland Doubles Down in Salt Lake, Partner Billing Rates Soar in RegionKirkland is now the third-largest law firm in Salt Lake, based on attorney head count last year.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
June 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Ex-DLA Piper Associate Files Discrimination Suit Against Law FirmJeanne Christensen, a partner at Wigdor representing the ex-DLA associate, said her team wants to hold DLA Piper accountable for "blatant gender discrimination."
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
June 05, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Partner Pay Spread Condensed Across Big Law, as Head Count Rose and Profits ShrunkStill, several Am Law 50 firms widened their spread of equity partner pay, including DLA Piper, Goodwin and McDermott.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
June 02, 2023 | The American Lawyer
With Tension Rising Inside Law Firms, Alternative Career Tracks Will Become KeySeveral law firms have evolved by creating professional tracks that aim to strike a balance between work, life and efficiency.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
May 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Why Is Big Law Growing When Demand Is Dropping?Many firms are "relying on some natural attrition, and it's not coming along as fast as they'd like," Wells Fargo's Owen Burman said.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
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