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Andrew Maloney

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 22, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Mayer Brown Notches More Revenue Growth, 11% Profit Gain

The firm's equity partner ranks dipped, while its nonequity tier expanded, with the firm pointing to "robust" partner promotions.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 18, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Armstrong Teasdale Used Lateral Hires and New Offices to Push Forward

The addition of 53 lateral attorneys "brought additional revenue to the table," said the firm's managing partner.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Show Me the Money: Big Law in Missouri Sees Profits Surge

Husch Blackwell, Shook Hardy and Polsinelli—all with roots in the Show-Me state—had profits per equity growth last year above 16%. 

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

March 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Latham, With High Demand Across Practices, Posts Double-Digit Revenue, Profit Gains

"It wasn't a year where expense savings or head count reduction in any way shape or form led to the really nice year that we had," said firm leader Rich Trobman.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

March 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Jenner Turns Attention to Financial Litigation Adverse to Banks

The firm wants to represent clients "in a conflict-free way if they feel aggrieved by a financial institution," firm co-managing partner Katya Jestin says.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Latham Selects New Vice-Chair, as Firm Evaluates Post-Pandemic Future

Lisa Watts will help set priorities for the partnership. "Are there efficiencies we can use going forward? I think the answer to that is clearly 'yes.'" Watts said.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 10, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Big Firms Headed Off 'Great Unknowns' by Pre-Paying Bills

Am Law 200 firms leaders said they wanted to get a jump-start on reducing this year's risk by prepaying more so than usual.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Polsinelli 'Zig-Zags' to Profit, Revenue Increases

The firm saw a 16.7% increase in average profits per equity partner that helped it eclipse the $1 million mark.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer

After Posting Big Profits, Firms Look for Savings They Can Keep

Some expenses are likely to creep back up this year. But others may reduce in the long term.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

March 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer

After Early Austerity Measures, Husch Sees 19% Profit Growth

"We saw real growth in the top line that has nothing to do with expense cuts," said the firm's chief executive.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read