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].
July 08, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Willkie Real Estate Partner Exits for Gibson Dunn, Amid Big Law Moves in PracticeKrystyna Blakeslee's move is the second Willkie real estate partner exit announced within a week.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
July 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Investment Story Continues, as Lathrop, Snell and Spencer Fane Bring on LateralsWhile Am Law 100 firms are seeking lateral partners with large books of business, Second Hundred firms appear to be adding lawyers at a higher clip and arguably investing for the future.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
July 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Dechert Bails on Chicago: Spotty Integration, Scant Local Clients, Dwindling Partner CountThe firm entered the market in 2012, eyeing a range of financial services work. But ultimately, the office wound up as a service outlet for litigation on behalf of clients located elsewhere.
By Justin Henry | Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
July 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
After Law Firm Merger Activity Rose Again, Combinations Expected to Increase Into 2025The big picture here, said Fairfax's Kristin Stark, is a "higher level of interest and merger discussion activity." As a result, "we feel pretty confident we're going to see an uptick in completed mergers for the rest of the year."
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
July 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
The Fastest Growing Am Law 200 Firm Over the Last 5 YearsA look at the firm's growth and strategy is a case study on how a law firm can add market share, climb the rankings, and grow profits, all at the same time.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
June 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'Still More to Be Had': New Chicago Law Firm Leaders Have High Growth Aspirations"We've looked at mergers of very large offices, into ours, here in Chicago. We've looked at large groups, smaller groups, whatever it is, there's no set limit," noted one Big Law office leader in the Windy City.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
June 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Billing Rate Hikes 'Not Slowing Down,' With Pricing Surges Expected in 2024About 86% of large firms in the U.S. and U.K. expect to increase billing rates over the next 12 months, according to new survey results.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
June 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Midyear Associate Bonuses Are Catching Big Law Attention, but Will Other Firms Actually Follow?"Could it get some of those firms thinking? I think it definitely could," said Stephanie Biderman, an associate recruiter.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
June 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer
As Law Firm Tech Options Grow, Keep It People-Focused, Accessible, Urge Tech ExpertsMorgan Lewis' Scott Milner counseled a sort of hands-on empathy in getting employees to embrace a new technology or a new way of working.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
June 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Latham Mulls 'Super' Points for Partner Pay, as Industry Makes 'Tectonic' Comp Changes"Super" points at Latham as well as the legal industry are gaining traction, some observers say.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
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