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Andrew Maloney

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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September 30, 2022 | The American Lawyer

In Stay-Go Calculus, Women and Lawyers of Color Value Culture

More than two-thirds of women and lawyers of color said a better work-life balance is very or extremely important for them in deciding whether to switch jobs.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

September 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm Staff Are Flouting Office Returns—And Will Leave for More Remote Work

If law firms fail to improve the hybrid working model, many staff will actively look for a more flexible working environment, warns a new report.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

September 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Office Return Mandates Heighten 'Stand-Off' Between Law Firms and Workers

Nearly half of young lawyers in a new survey said they would leave their place of employment for a greater ability to work remotely elsewhere.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

September 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer

With Eyes on Competition and Culture, Law Firm Highlights Women in Power

"Just having the chance to be a female-led firm, I think we've had a ton of opportunities around that," said Jessica Fairchild of Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

September 23, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Midsize Firms Have Been Boosted by Real Estate, Litigation Practices

"Those all being in the black offset a lot of M&A and bankruptcy," says Thomson Reuters analyst Bill Josten.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

September 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Report: For Now, Midsize Firms Are in an Enviable Position

Firms outside of the Am Law 200 have increased demand, stemmed productivity declines and fared well in the face of lawyer attrition, according to analysts at Thomson Reuters.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

September 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Looking for More Growth, Eversheds Moves to New Space in Chicago

The firm opened in Chicago in 2019 with three lawyers, and now boasts 16 attorneys and around 10 business professionals.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

September 19, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland's 'Rising Star' Strategy Drives Lateral Moves, Client Development

Due to the firm's size, Kirkland's recruiting strategy plays out on a larger scale, and it doesn't have to tailor the strategy to the ups and downs of the legal industry.

By Andrew Maloney

7 minute read

September 16, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are Shifting Their Sights to 2023, but the Outlook Remains Murky

Law firm leaders and analysts who've begun charting a path for 2023 say next year is a big question mark.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

September 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer

'People Aren't Leaving': Law Firms Are Seeing 'Stickier' Lawyers

More lawyers are staying put at their present firms, especially as the fourth quarter approaches, both due to individual prospects and because of more deliberate hiring from firms.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read