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].
October 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
More Bonuses in Store for Big Law's Top Performers After Paul Weiss' MoveOther firms, including Mintz, were already planning special rewards for the busiest nonpartners, and now more are likely to follow.
By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney | Jessie Yount
4 minute read
October 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Sharing Power With Young Lawyers May Slow Associate Attrition and Management BurnoutDelegating some leadership duties to younger attorneys is one way to share the burden of leading as well as keeping people around and involved.
By Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
October 21, 2021 | The American Lawyer
What's the Next Hot Legal Market After Salt Lake City? Analysts Point to Boise, Las Vegas and RaleighWhere are firms looking to open next? Follow the money—and look for business-friendly locales.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
October 21, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Benesch Brings In Outside Consultant to Lead Strategy and GrowthThe move comes after the firm had a robust financial performance in 2020. Now that it has brought in someone from the outside, where will the next focus of growth be?
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 18, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Leaders Idealize 'Collaboration' in the Office Space Race, Despite So Much ChangeRegardless if firms are shrinking their real estate footprint or looking to create more open spaces for lawyers to work closely together, the concept of "collaboration" is front and center on law firm leaders' minds.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 18, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Burnout Is Going to Cause a Wave of Turnover Among Law Firm LeadersThe size of law firms and increased demands are likely to shorten the tenure of law firm leaders. What can firms do to stabilize things at the top?
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith
8 minute read
October 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Why Salt Lake City Is the Latest Draw for Big LawWhat makes Utah's largest city such a draw for Big Law? Lawyers and analysts pointed not only to an influx of people, tech dollars and business-friendly regulation—key ingredients for most secondary markets—but well-regarded law schools, innovation in neighboring cities and an enterprising culture.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
October 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer
King & Spalding Bulks Up Workforce Group in Chicago, New York CityThe firm said that it has brought on three partners in Chicago, including the former co-chair of Seyfarth's biometric compliance group, and three partners in New York, all of whom will join King & Spalding's global human capital and compliance practice.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
October 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Struggle to Stave Off Mass AttritionAnalysts say that the level of workplace turnover is shaping the legal industry, with one saying the level of discontent and disconnectedness driving it seems "almost unmanageable."
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 11, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Adds Longtime In-House Lawyer for Investment FirmThe new Kirkland partner was an associate general counsel at King Street Capital Management for 15 years.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
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