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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July 06, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Facing a Potential Recession, Big Law Is More Adept at Weathering a Crisis

Law firms are significantly less leveraged now, after reducing their reliance on bank debt and raising additional capital from their partners.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

June 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer

While Some Law Firms Remain Silent, Others Commit to Pay for Abortion Travel Costs

As law firms navigate a host of privacy, HR and political issues, several firms have issued ambiguous statements or said they are "exploring" the next steps.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

June 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer

In Law Firm Mergers, Growth Isn't Guaranteed

A look at Big Law offices in the Minneapolis market reflects that some offices actually shrink after mergers.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

June 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Morgan Lewis Absorbs Lit Boutique, Launching Seattle Office

The firm, adding 14 new lawyers, will now be closer to more than 60 clients with significant operations in the Pacific Northwest, including Microsoft, Amazon and Expedia.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

June 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Had More to Gain by Cutting Ties With Clement, Even With Public Fallout

The firm's appellate and Supreme Court practices aren't core to the firm, observed one Am Law 100 leader. "So why have everyone hate you for it?"

By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

June 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Clifford Chance Gets New Office as Big Law Leasing Activity Starts Up

The Magic Circle firm's New York office news comes after Willkie, O'Melveny and others have recently made moves doubling and even tripling the size of their current offices.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

June 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Many Holdouts Remain in Big Law's Move to Unify Pay Across Markets

While some firms have moved to nationwide compensation structures, others still see value in differentiating by the market.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

June 17, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Amid Heavy Profits, Big Law's Pro Bono Time Saw 'Significant' Drop in 2021

The Pro Bono Institute acknowledged that paid client demand increased last year and suggested that 2020 resulted in an unusually high level of pro bono work.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read