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].
November 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Volunteers: Election Day Problems 'Magnified' by COVIDComplaints about mask wearing and social distancing have been added to the relatively routine Election Day concerns, said lawyers volunteering to answer an election hotline.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
November 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Talent Battle Rages On As Top Firms Also Compete in Associate BonusesLatham is among those that appear to be gaining ground in the talent market during the pandemic, as Covid-19 continues to spread and substantial uncertainty remains in business and politics.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Firms Boost Volunteer Hours to Support 'Unprecedented' Volume of Election InquiriesFirms such as Simpson Thacher and Proskauer Rose anticipate devoting many more volunteer hours to the Election Protection program this year.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 26, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Tina Tchen Urges Companies to Keep Up Diversity Training, Despite New Trump OrderDiversity training is "not something that's a threat. It's something that's been part of progress," Tchen said.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Mordie Rochlin, Who Embodied Paul Weiss' History, Dies at 107Rochlin had the distinction of having worked with each of the firm's name partners and could still remember with "uncanny detail" his interactions with all of them.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
October 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Seeking to Raise the Bar, Jenner Commits $250M Over 5 Years in Pro Bono WorkJenner's leaders are hoping the firm's announcement motivates other firms to ramp up pro bono efforts.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
October 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Financial Services Boutique Finds More Work in MidwestMurphy & McGonigle is pushing into the Windy City because of its value as a financial trading center and technological hub—and in spite of the pandemic.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 20, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Litigation Still Pays, Even Without a CourtroomBig firms are reporting an uptick of work in mass tort defense cases for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, COVID-related disputes and securities and major bank litigation.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
October 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer
As Budgets Improve, More Large Firms Restore Attorney and Staff Pay"Assuming collections hold up, most firms believe that on revenue, they're likely to be very close to what they originally budgeted for the year, pre-Covid," said firm consultant Kent Zimmermann.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
October 15, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Days Later, Seyfarth Continues Work to Resolve Systems From CyberattackAs Seyfarth seeks to get its systems fully restored, cybersecurity experts said the current remote working environment can create more cyber-risks for law firms.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
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