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].
December 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Chicago Firm Founded by Big Law Alumni Hits 50 Lawyers in 2 YearsThe fast-growing boutique is combining with a trusts and estates firm also based in Chicago.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
December 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer
As Law Firm Staffs Shrink and Specialize, Costs Actually Grow"We've certainly seen movement and competition on the staff side. It's a critical part of the business," one Big Law partner said.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer
'The Proof Is in the Pudding': Why Focus on Billing Is Paying Off for Law FirmsLaw firms' focus on billing and collections, which increased in 2020 with the onset of COVID-19, helped boost inventory by 12.4% throughout the Am Law 200 this year and is likely to remain an emphasis for lawyers going forward, according to a recent report.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Announces Market Bonuses, Following a Year of Raises and New PerksThe news comes weeks after the firm launched new associate development offerings and new titles for senior associates.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
December 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
With Litigation Trending Up, Winston Adds Partners From McDermottWinston & Strawn has bolstered its Chicago office with pick-ups from McDermott Will & Emery who specialize in class-actions and other complex cases.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
December 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Are Struggling to Make the Hybrid Model WorkLaw firms faced a daunting, unprecedented challenge when COVID-19 forced them into fully remote work in March 2020. But 21 months later, after several hiccups and false starts, that setup may seem easier than the mix-and-match hybrid models many are still tinkering with.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Made Historic Gains in 2021. They'll Be Hard to Maintain in 2022.Amid a "Great Resignation" and lingering uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, law firms had "one of the strongest years on record" in 2021, according to a new report.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
December 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss, Paul Hastings and Debevoise Match Davis Polk BonusesThe news comes just weeks after Paul Weiss implemented discretionary bonuses for top performers.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
December 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
What's Holding Law Firms Back From Innovation?Recent surveys suggest firms aren't perceived as particularly innovative, and while they are making progress in areas like technology and analytics, they could do more to leverage them.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
December 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Husch Blackwell Adds Ohio Consumer Finance Lawyer to Digital OfficeThe hire is the 28th lawyer to join the firm's virtual office setup, known as The Link, in 2021, and the first lawyer for the firm based in Ohio.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
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