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].
October 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Lateral Search Firm Drops Suit Against Freshfields, Highlighting Mixed Results in Recruiter LitigationThe dismissal was another instance of a headhunter dropping a suit against a firm on the heels of an adverse court ruling.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Seyfarth Shaw Targeted by Weekend CyberattackThe firm said it shut down many of its systems as a precautionary measure after what seems to have been a ransomware attack.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
October 09, 2020 | The Recorder
With Software at the Center, Two Cross-Country Immigration Firms CombineBoston-based Chin & Curtis and Santa Monica-headquartered Wolfsdorf Rosenthal join a growing trend of law firm mergers in the second half of 2020.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 08, 2020 | National Law Journal
Big Law Should be Mindful of Labor Department Compliance, Experts WarnAfter Sidley Austin and Locke Lord's settlements with the Labor Department, experts warn that law firms could be more exposed than other major contractors.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
New Virtual Firm Grows With Talent From Big LawSan Francisco-founded Scale is the latest example of virtual firm expansion. At least 30 of the firm's 40 lawyers have worked in Am Law 100 firms and have joined shop since the pandemic struck, the firm said.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
COVID-19 Is Driving Long-Term Changes in Big Law for Remote Work, Fees, HiringDavis Wright Tremaine partners are considering change around remote work, reduced and flexible hours, fee models and non-local hires. The firm is not alone.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
October 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
New C-Suite Role Gains Steam in Big Law, as Lathrop Adds Position for Client ServiceChief client officer roles have become increasingly popular in the Am Law 200, as clients expand their in-house departments and add to the list of demands for outside counsel.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Again Tops New Partner Promotion RecordThe firm's record-number new partner class this time around is just slightly larger than the previous class, even after Kirkland's head count grew 12.6% in 2019.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
September 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Fall Bonuses Split Big Law, as More Holdouts EmergeAs Cravath, O'Melveny and Kirkland hold out on fall bonuses, some observers are doubtful that the special bonuses will make a huge difference in firms' market standing.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
September 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
In Latest Partner Hire, Mintz Adds M&A Lawyer from McDermottIvan Presant, a corporate attorney from McDermott, is the latest partner hire for Mintz, which has added 14 partners in all this year.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
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