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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March 30, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Billing Discipline Stays on Big Law's Front Burner

Discipline 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 Fray

Cravath'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 Firm

In 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 Bandwagon

The 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

March 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss, Milbank and Skadden Join Latest Push for Special Associate Bonuses

A trio of elite firms on Wednesday committed to paying out special bonuses on the same scale as Davis Polk, amid a hot associate job market.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer

With Trials on Hold, Winston Sees Revenue Slide But Profits Lift

The firm had several trials postponed in 2020, but the firm cut expenses while maintaining productivity, Winston's leader said. Some of those expense changes were on the staffing side.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Associate Bonus Battle Hits Big Law

A chain reaction of other law firms matching bonuses is expected, but it's going to be expensive for some firms that probably shouldn't be responding, legal analysts said.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

March 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

After Overhauling How Deals Get Done During the Pandemic, Lawyers Say Changes Are 'Here to Stay'

From the IPO road show to crunch-time negotiations and force majeure clauses, deal lawyers have changed how they do business in the past year. They don't intend to go back.

By Andrew Maloney

10 minute read