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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February 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm Expenses Surge, Dampening Outlook for 2022

Increases in associate pay and head count led to an 8.4% rise in direct expenses at the end of 2021.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

February 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer

For Big Law, Here's the Value Proposition to Opening in Smaller Markets

Large firms continue to enter smaller cities such as Salt Lake City and Austin, where billing rates are often half as much as those in larger markets. But firms can enjoy plenty of benefits in such areas.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

February 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer

When Will the Dust Settle on Associate Pay? As Some Law Firms Wait, Others Make Quiet Moves

Some firms are waiting for the associate pay scale to solidify, promising to match the market no matter what. Or they've already—privately—matched Milbank's.

By Christine Simmons | Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

February 08, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Where Are the Next Markets for Big Law Expansion? Check Out These Cities

Population gains, tied with the billing rate increases, suggest several cities could be among the next wave of markets for a Big Law boom.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

February 07, 2022 | The American Lawyer

'Ripples All the Way Down': How 1 Chicago Firm See Waves From Big Law Moves

Now moves made at the very top of the legal market matriculate through the midsize market far quicker. Just look to 100-attorney firm Levenfeld Pearlstein.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

February 04, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland Adds Two Debt Finance Partners From Norton Rose Fulbright

The partners are the latest in a string of similar transactional hires for the top-ranked firm so far this year.

By Andrew Maloney

2 minute read

February 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Associate Billing Rates Are Growing Faster Than Partner Rates

A new report shows higher billing rate increases across the associate ranks, particularly in the first three to six years.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

February 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer

How Hard Are Lawyers Working? Billing Averages Obscure Larger Trends

Attorneys appear to be packing more work into less time, while some legal tasks have gotten palpably more difficult since COVID-19 upended many people's routines.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read