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 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
September 25, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Hire Up: Law Firms Pushed for IP Prowess, and an SEC Leader Went HomeHonigman and FisherBroyles both made IP hires, and Steven Peikin's return to Sullivan & Cromwell was among the week's biggest moves.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
September 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Husch Blackwell's Energy Team Grows With Partner Hire From Baker McKenzieThe firm said Jai Khanna's addition enables Husch to combine project finance with transactional and regulatory counsel the firm provides on major energy projects.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
September 23, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Concerns Over Burnout and Retention Arise, Even as Firms Improve CollaborationA report this month found a large majority of senior managers are concerned about keeping talent, and nearly half of them say their employees' morale has suffered.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
September 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer
The Big Law Background of Trump's Pool of Supreme Court CandidatesThe candidates' law firm backgrounds range widely, including Amy Coney Barrett, the front-runner, having a few years of associate experience at Baker Botts and a boutique.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
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