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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January 31, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Had a Good Financial Year? Thank All Your Legal and Professional Staff

Frequent billing by paralegals and other professionals will likely continue this year amid high demand.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

January 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Sidley's Profits Soar Amid Rising Demand and Big Deals

Despite 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 Process

The 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&E

Lateral 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 Growth

The 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