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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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May 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Shook Hardy to 'Connect the Dots' With New Hartford Office

The firm continues its expansion in the Northeast after planting roots in five other locales over the last three years, including New York and Boston.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

April 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Taking Advantage of the 'Quiet,' Bankruptcy Law Firm Picks Up Morgan Lewis Leader

Glenn Agre's new hire comes as law firms are using a quieter period in the bankruptcy practice to stock up on talent.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

April 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer

As Billing Rates and Client Pressure Collide, a Turning Point Looms

The tension could alienate clients, cut into law firms' profits and force talent out the door.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

April 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Mayer Brown Thinks the Next Tech Hotspot May Be Outside the US

The firm's leader pointed to Brazil, Israel and the Greater Bay Area in South China and Hong Kong as potential landing spots or places it can supplement a current presence.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

April 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Adds 3 SEC Leaders to Investment Group

The hiring comes as the SEC has proposed a suite of new rules for private fund advisers.

By Andrew Maloney

2 minute read

April 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer

'The Nature of the Beast': Lateral Group Moves Gain More Momentum

Group moves, such as DLA's hire from Honigman this week, are picking up steam amid remote work and a relative decline in law firm merger activity.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

April 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer

What's Significant About $5B and $6B Law Firms?

The fast rise of Kirkland and Latham signals how these firms are moving closer to a business model rivaling a corporate client. But many law firms are not trying to keep up.

By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith

6 minute read

April 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Legal Workers Are Expecting Pay Raises This Year. And Some Will Quit Over It

More than a quarter of surveyed legal workers said they will look for a new job if they don't get a pay raise.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

April 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Building Up or Building Out? Big Law Takes Both Approaches in 2022

Expansion strategies will have new goals and challenges this year, partly a result of the pandemic's aftershocks fueling remote work and also due to ever-increasing competition for top-performing partners.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

April 13, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Like Coastal Elites, Midwest Firms Rode Wave of Demand, Surging to Revenue Highs

Midmarket deals and work for small and midcap clients helped several firms in the Midwest see record-high revenue.

By Andrew Maloney

7 minute read