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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June 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Corporate Duo Leaves for Latham

The new additions boost Latham's capabilities in Southern California and the Midwest, as well as Boston, the firm said.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

June 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer

More Salary Dominoes Fall at Am Law 200 Firms While Others Wait and See

The latest firms raising associate pay include Boies Schiller, Vinson & Elkins and Gunderson. Still, most of the top 20 most profitable law firms had yet to confirm any pay raises as of Monday afternoon.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

June 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Davis Polk Recruits Cleary Partner as Firm Flexes Hiring Strength

Paul Marquardt, an international trade and CFIUS-focused lawyer, is the fourth lateral partner hire this year at Davis Polk. His addition comes just days after Davis Polk set a new scale for associate salaries.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

June 11, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The Milbank Salary Raise Is a Gut Check for Big Law

"I feel pretty confident the top-performers will match, but it'll be really interesting to see where that line is drawn," says a managing director with Major, Lindsey & Africa's associate practice group.

By Dylan Jackson | Patrick Smith | Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

June 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer

A Trial-And-Error Approach to Office Returns Yields Some Lessons Learned

Few firms have acknowledged mistakes in their office return announcements. But Chicago-based Freeborn & Peters is keeping a loose policy after two instances where the firm's office return expectations didn't go as planned.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

June 08, 2021 | National Law Journal

Jenner Sees More Business and Opportunity in Government Contracts Work

Jenner & Block, which just hired the former chief judge of the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, said the number of government contract matters the firm is handling has grown by about one-third since last year.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

June 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Who's Counting? Law Firms Split on Specifying Days for Return to Office

Multiple firms have announced plans in which there is no target number of days to spend working remotely. Others have suggested goals.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

June 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Remain Cautious on Office Rules and Masks, as Chicago Prepares to Reopen

While the Chicago mayor said Thursday the city was on track to remove many restrictions by June 11, firms are remaining cautious before changing course on their operations.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read