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 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Sidley's Profits Soar Amid Rising Demand and Big DealsDespite a hiring push, the firm saw some attrition and its attorney head count ticked up by about 0.6%.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Does Higher Associate Pay Mean Higher Expectations?Rising associate pay "does put more pressure on their performance, and we have less leeway to bonus them out when they fall short," said one law firm leader.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
January 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Lateral Movement Roared Back in a Year That Redefined the Hiring ProcessThe number of moves in 2021 significantly outpaced those in 2020, but just as important was how those moves were made.
By Andrew Maloney
10 minute read
January 24, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Latham Takes ESG Lawyers From Davis Polk, V&ELateral moves in ESG have continued to heat up, as investor and consumer demands have grown to fuel the expansion of the cross-disciplinary practice.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
January 24, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Aggressive Billing Rate Increases Appear Likely, but Can Clients Stomach It?Associate salary increases will likely contribute to higher rate hikes, but law firms will have to navigate clients' own anxieties about inflation.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
January 24, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Mayer Brown Launches in Salt Lake, Expecting Quick GrowthThe office, coming just months after Kirkland and Wilson Sonsini launched in the area, will grow "substantially bigger" with laterals and other Mayer Brown lawyers, said a firm leader.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
January 21, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Wigdor Hires Former Cuomo Administration CounselLaura Edidin said it was "dislocating" learning of the allegations that the governor harassed several women during his time in office.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 18, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Latham Lures a Sidley Partner, as Demand Grows for Exec Comp ExpertiseThe Latham addition follows other moves in the executive compensation space, including those at Davis Polk and Cadwalader.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
January 18, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Dorsey Finds Growth Opportunities in Phoenix"We're looking for our next growth spot like that and I'm hoping Phoenix is it," said Bill Stoeri, the firm's managing partner.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
January 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Inflation Prompts Anxiety Over Transactional Cooling, Rising Big Law CostsSome law firm leaders fear inflation could lead to multiple interest rate increases, potentially throttling M&A deals.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
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