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].
January 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Big Law's Boutique Bash in January May Continue Through 2023Am Law 200 firms used boutique mergers to enter new markets or add specialties and clients. And some firms are taking advantage of the down market to invest.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
January 05, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Latham Adds Former Federal Judge to Litigation Team in ChicagoFormer U.S. District Judge Gary Feinerman is joining as a partner in complex commercial litigation, with a focus on trials and appellate advocacy.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 01, 2023 | The American Lawyer
'The Time for Opportunities': Dinsmore Merges With SoCal BoutiqueThe Am Law 200 firm is expecting even more growth in 2023, despite economic headwinds. "We understand that's the time to speed up, that's the time for opportunities," said Dinsmore's leader.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer
'The Human Side:' Shook Hardy Partner Exits to Lead Legal Services Group"I've checked all the boxes on the private practice side and was really looking for a new challenge," said Matthew Keenan.
By Andrew Maloney
13 minute read
December 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Despite 'Awkward' Spot, Second 50 Law Firms See Demand GrowthThe percentage of Second 50 firms that saw a demand increase through most of 2022 is larger than any other segment.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
December 19, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Are Tweaking Partner Comp Reviews to Reward CollaborationA partner's office presence, among other subjective criteria, is also being considered in the compensation review process now.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
December 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Polsinelli Posts 20% Profit Gain This Year, Benefiting From Remnants of Deal BoomMany firms in the Second 50 have still seen higher demand this year, even though transactional practices cooled off in 2022 and demand is lower across the industry.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
December 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer
As Currencies Fluctuate, Law Firms Adjust Lawyer Pay and Billing Across the GlobeFirms are taking steps to minimize the impact exchange rates could have on partner compensation, associate salaries and other expenses.
By Andrew Maloney | Hannah Walker
6 minute read
December 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Seyfarth's First Female Chair: Clients Will Ask Firms to Be 'True Partners'Lorie Almon, named on Tuesday as Seyfarth's chair-elect, said the Am Law 200 firm is primarily focused on a strong finish to 2022 right now, including getting bills out and deals finalized.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 09, 2022 | The American Lawyer
A Recession Will Push More Lawyers Back to OfficeA challenging economic environment will enable law firm leaders "to be more forthright in directing people back to the office," industry analysts said. "We have already seen signs of this."
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
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