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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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December 04, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm Merger Talks 'Frenetic,' With Deals on the Horizon

A Midwest deal this week, Dickinson Wright's acquisition of a 12-lawyer firm in Chicago, could be a harbinger.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

December 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

Mark Ryan, Mayer Brown Antitrust Leader and 'Force of Nature,' Dies at 65

The former D.C. office managing partner for Mayer Brown and the first-ever director of litigation for the DOJ's antitrust division had the finesse to distill complex topics, mentor and inspire, his colleagues say.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

December 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Venable Snags Schiff Hardin Construction Group to Launch Chicago Office

Kenneth Roberts, one of the 12 lawyers joining Venable from Schiff, said he expects all of the group's business to follow the lawyers to their new home.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

December 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer

With Profit Growth Expected in 2020, Big Law Outlook Remains Positive for Next Year

Law firm demand contracted by about 0.7% in the first nine months of the year, but total expenses were down 2.1%, according to a new report that projected a positive 2021 outlook for firms with strong brands and diverse practice areas.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

November 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer

For Juanita Brooks, a Career in the Courtroom Put the World Within Grasp

With a creative courtroom approach, Juanita Brooks, a 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, has reached the highest levels of intellectual property litigation.

By Andrew Maloney

7 minute read

November 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

What Law Firm Leaders Say About Trump's Refusal to Concede

Law firm leaders in a New York business group and former presidents of the New York State Bar Association both issued public statements about Trump's resistance to a transition.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

November 23, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Should Prepare for Rising Health Care Costs Next Year

While there was a significant drop off in health care claims in 2020, next year could shape up more like a pre-pandemic year.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

November 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer

System Update: The Pandemic Is Pushing Firms to Change Partner Comp Plans

Law firms were already feeling pressure to rethink their approach to partner compensation, but the current crisis has forced them to reach deeper into the toolbox for solutions.

By Andrew Maloney

7 minute read

November 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer

With Enforcement Uptick Anticipated, McDermott Adds HHS Lawyer

White-collar groups expect a busier regulatory environment under President-Elect Joe Biden, and McDermott's latest hire improves their offerings.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

November 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Why Analysts Caution Against Forecasting Based on Declining 2020 Demand

Demand has faltered in ways the legal industry hasn't seen since the Great Recession, but industry analysts warn against reading too much into it just yet.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read