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].
May 10, 2021 | The American Lawyer
With Rising Expenses Just Around the Corner, Law Firms Saw Mixed Picture in Q1Demand contracted slightly, but increased expenses and other factors are "indicators of the business environment returning to normal," according to the newest Peer Monitor report.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
May 04, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Why Women Leave Law Firms: Pay and Credit Differences Are Leading Factors"My name was put into a pitch package. [W]e'd get the work and then, I'd never see it," said one woman of color who was quoted in an ABA report released this week.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
April 30, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Large Law Firms Look to Chicago for Growth DiscussionsCooley and Arent Fox are among the firms looking to the city for growth and new offices, according to sources.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
April 29, 2021 | National Law Journal
Skadden, Wilmer and Dechert Agree to Give Up $1M in Fees Under DOJ SettlementThe firms said they have "agreed to resolve the matter in the interest of expediency."
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
April 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss Adds Another Kirkland Partner to Build Out California PracticeAustin Pollet is the sixth Paul Weiss partner in the Bay Area now, but the firm's expansion comes amid new competition on the West Coast.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
April 28, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Emerges as Top Competitor in Associate Talent BattleThe firm is among the most aggressive and competitive in offering associate bonuses and perks now.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
April 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Big Law in Chicago Looking for 2021 Growth After Last Year's Success and SetbacksFew Chicago firms beat the Am Law 100 average growth in both revenue and profits, but strong balance sheets and high 2020 profits have set some firms up for growth in 2021 and beyond.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
April 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Special Bonuses Can Help to Retain Associates, But Not for the Long RunSome associates aren't budging from their jobs, due in part to special bonuses. But large firms must be more creative and holistic in the long run, observers and firm leaders said.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
April 20, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Latham's Second Chance: A New Crisis Let the Firm Rewrite Its Infamous Response to the Last OneIn 2009, Latham & Watkins laid off 12% of associates and 250 staff members in response to the global financial crisis. In 2020, it avoided cuts—and had one of the best years in Big Law.
By Andrew Maloney
10 minute read
April 19, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Global Firm Enters Beantown, Grabbing Life Sciences TeamWithers will "absolutely" seek to expand by increasing its numbers in Boston and on the West Coast, said corporate partner James Shaw.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
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