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].
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
April 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Hire Up: Large Firms Seek Out Regulatory LawyersWiley Rein, Squire Patton Boggs and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher all noted pickups of lawyers from the public sector over the last several days.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
April 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Set to Stay on Top After More Than 16% Rise in Revenue and ProfitsThe firm's profits per equity partner, which crossed the $6 million mark in 2020, had its largest growth rate in the last decade.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
April 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Merger Talks Heat Up as Pandemic Increases Pressure to ScaleSome firms that never considered merging before are now considering combinations, consultants from Altman Weil and Fairfax Associates said.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
April 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Enters Lateral Market in Restructuring as Big Law Hiring Spree ContinuesChristine Okike is the first lateral hire in Kirkland's practice in about 12 years. Big Law hiring in bankruptcy has continued despite a drop-off in filings lately.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
April 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Husch Adds 21-Attorney Group From Dentons to Open in LA, San FranciscoThe firm's expansion comes after several other firms have launched new offices in California, as the pandemic alters Big Law expectations for new offices.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 30, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Billing Discipline Stays on Big Law's Front BurnerDiscipline in recording time and collections last year helped the industry achieve revenue growth, and firms are hoping to extend that mindset into 2021.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
March 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Matches Special Bonuses as Other Firms Join the FrayCravath's move comes after a dozen other firms matched in recent days.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
March 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Stephen Younger, After 35 Years at Patterson Belknap, Finds New FirmIn moving to Boston-founded Foley Hoag, the former state bar president is seeking to help build its New York office.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
March 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Paul Hastings, Goodwin, Simpson, Debevoise, Cleary Board the Bonus BandwagonThe bonus payments offer flexibility for firms to change course in future years while offering an incentive for associates to stick around for the rest of the year.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
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