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].

Connect with this author

August 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Aided by Technology, Mergers and Lateral Movement Keep Momentum

A COVID-19 surge may have slowed office returns, but it hasn't quelled the momentum on Big Law mergers or lateral movement. Legal industry observers said the rise of the Delta variant and the return of virus mitigations across the country hasn't dampened expansion plans or put a lid on lawyers seeking new homes.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

August 26, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Austin Attracts Yet Another Big Law Firm as the Local Economy Booms

Latham & Watkins will open an office in Austin in the near future as it hires laterals from DLA Piper and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in the Texas capital.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

August 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Even the Delta Variant Won't Sweep Away Law Firms' 2021 Windfall

"There's just been a whole lot of money pumped into the economy. Corporations have been sitting on a lot of capital," said one consultant.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

August 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Spencer Fane to Merge With Nashville-Based Bone McAllester

The desirability of Nashville as an area of expansion for companies and firms was cited as a factor in the deal.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

August 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer

What's Driving Top Firms to Pay Lawyers More to Do Less?

Between heavy workloads and the pandemic, lawyers are under tremendous stress, and firms are trying to find ways to help them cope.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

August 13, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Who Got The Work: Midsize Firms Rep Fantasy Sports, And Sportswear

A law suit against sports betting company DraftKings, a fifth amendment case, a clothing brand patent suit.

By Andrew Maloney

2 minute read

August 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer

When to Break the Rules? Law Firms Are Grappling With Employees Seeking Accommodations

What do employers say to personnel who have already been infected with COVID-19 and believe they don't need the vaccine, asked one law firm leader.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

August 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Two Weeks? Two Months? Will Some Return Delays Be Enough?

While the shorter office return delays may be optimistic, attorneys still need guidance on when they should be prepared to return to offices, say firm leaders and legal industry observers.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read