Andrew Maloney

September 19, 2023 | The American Lawyer

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

Seyfarth 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

Steve 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

Womble 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

Their 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

While 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

Even 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

Common 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

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

August 29, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Former Kirkland partner Jaran Moten, now at Phillips Lytle, said he thinks clients are more often hiring multiple firms to work certain matters, and the ability to do so successfully will help give firms like his an edge.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read