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].
February 01, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Chicago Law Firms Combine as Boutique Consolidation Accelerates in 2023The economic picture sped up their combination of Croke Fairchild and Prendergast. "It made us want to move quicker than we otherwise would," said partner Drew Beres.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 31, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Big Law and Its Clients Are Increasingly Turning to Alternative Service ProvidersMore large firms are also building their own ALSPs, according to a new report.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Is Ramping Up Pressure on Office Work in 2023Law firms are being more open about tying pay or bonuses to office attendance.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer
The Lawyers Are Not All RightAs law firms are pushing lawyers and staff to return to offices, constant stress, triggered by the pandemic and other events, has changed people and the legal workplace.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak
9 minute read
January 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Smith Gambrell Merging With Freeborn & Peters to Create 400-Lawyer FirmThe combined firm's revenue would land it around No. 132 in the most recent Am Law 200 rankings.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
January 23, 2023 | The Recorder
Reed Smith Opens in Orange County, Promises to 'Rapidly Expand'Firm leaders say Reed Smith is ramping up its commitment to the Golden State as well as its core industry areas.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
January 19, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Kick Off 2023 With Westward Push in Smaller MarketsTwo Am Law 100 law firms this month landed in smaller cities out West, reflecting the larger trends of law firms pursuing secondary markets and expanding in the region.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
January 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer
As Productivity Drops, Will More Law Firms Move Away From Billable Hour?Law firm pricing that emphasizes value instead of time may follow the drop in productivity.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
January 17, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Concerns Over Layoffs, Expenses, Office Policies Loom Over 2023 Outlook"Getting people to come back in the office is continuing to be a challenge," said one Am Law 100 leader. "Do we lay down the law? Or is the cost of doing that not worth the price we will pay?"
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith
6 minute read
January 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer
What's Keeping Law Firm Leaders Up at Night?In interviews with more than a dozen firm leaders, many identified these external factors as some of their top concerns in 2023.
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith
6 minute read
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