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April 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer
'Surprisingly Quiet' Start Could Mean Slow 2022 for Law Firm Mergers"There are a lot of discussions going on. But I'm not sure how many of those will actually be completed in 2022," said Lisa Smith at Fairfax.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
March 30, 2022 | The American Lawyer
These Are the Obstacles That Have Firm Leaders Most Concerned in 2022Talent, 'black swan events' are among the issues managing partners are watching.
By Andrew Maloney
7 minute read
March 29, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Hinshaw & Culbertson Moves Into DC Market With McGlinchey Compliance PartnerThe Am Law 200 firm announced this week that it's bringing aboard partner John Nader in D.C., aiming to launch its presence in regulatory, compliance and litigation matters in the nation's capital.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
March 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Betting on a Litigation Resurgence in 2022 and Into 2023Courts are still working through backlogs, but firm leaders say they expect litigation to trend up this year and next.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
March 23, 2022 | The American Lawyer
After Dip Last Year, Winston Sees 17.5% Increase in RevenueLitigation didn't make a complete comeback in 2021, firm chair Tom Fitzgerald said, but the firm still saw a significant surge in revenue to $1.15 billion.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
March 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Latham Capitalizes on Demand, Deal Flow, Sees Gains of More Than 25% in Revenue, PEPThe firm, ranked No. 2 in the Am Law 100 survey last year, increased revenue by 26.7%, up to almost $5.5 billion, while boosting profits per equity partner by roughly the same amount—26.2%, to more than $5.7 million.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
March 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss Adds Corporate Partner From Kirkland"While being a preeminent player and incredibly talented and respected in the field of private equity, there's a lot of green space. It's a bit more of a focused practice," Megan Ward Spelman said.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
March 17, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Mayer Brown Rode 'Calling Card' Practices to More Than 20% Revenue, Profit GrowthFirm chairman Jon Van Gorp noted strong leadership in European offices, and plans for growth in New York and California.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 16, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Pushing Double-Digit Growth, Husch Blackwell Has Eye on Bigger Footprint"Minneapolis is a real opportunity for us, Nashville is an opportunity for us, the Southeast—Atlanta, Florida—are opportunities for us," said the firm's CEO.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
March 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer
'A Multiyear Reckoning': Hybrid Work Is a Challenge That Isn't Going AnywhereEven after two years of remote and hybrid work arrangements, firms are still searching for equilibrium.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
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