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].
July 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Spread of Partner Pay Widens in Parts of Big LawMany firms in the Second Hundred tier may be more sensitive to individual contributions from rainmakers compared with Am Law 100 firms.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
July 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk Plans 'Trial Period' for Office Return, Requiring In-Office Work 7 Out of Every 10 Business DaysAs part of the trial period, lawyers will get one remote week, where they can choose to work away from the office for five consecutive days of their choosing, according to a firm memo.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
July 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Snags Paul Weiss Partner, Boosting Public Company M&A PracticeThe firm now has about 30 New York partners focused on public company M&A, including former partners from Cravath, Wachtell and Paul Weiss.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
July 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Monitor Delta Variant Spread, as Leaders Plan Office Return Policies"It's almost a day-by-day or week-by-week analysis," said Michael Hammer, CEO of Dickinson Wright.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
July 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer
As War for Talent Rages, Law Firms Consider How to DisengageInstead of the "burn-and-churn" associate model, alternatives such as more non-partner-track lawyers and breaking the associate lockstep pay model could be on the horizon.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
July 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Your Own Physical Trainer: How Some Law Firms Are Offering Office Perks Amid Return PlansWigdor, which has hired a physical trainer for its attorneys and staff, is one of several law firms adding unique perks in attempting to reacclimate employees to in-office work.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
July 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
More Law Firm Consolidation Expected in 2021Just on Thursday alone, several law firm merger deals became effective. A Fairfax merger report expects many more in 2021.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
June 30, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Sanford Heisler Uses Attorney Tenure in Setting Office Return PolicyMore experienced lawyers can spend two or three days in the office each week, while those with less experience will spend four days in person.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
June 30, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Cooley Adds 3 Chicago Partners, Including Kirkland, Mayer Brown Vets"We're definitely in growth mode in Chicago," said Travis LeBlanc, a leader in Cooley's litigation and data privacy groups.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
June 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
In the Struggle for Market Share, Law Firms Are Doubling Down on Their StrengthsAs demand surges, firms are searching for ways to secure a bigger slice of the pie, and that often means leaning harder into what they're known for.
By Andrew Maloney
8 minute read
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