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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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November 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Cadwalader and Bar Groups Among Latest to Report Data Breach Incidents

Data breach reports from Cadwalader and the New York City Bar and Chicago Bar Association highlight growing fears of data security issues during the pandemic.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

November 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer

After Drop in Hiring, Big Firms Are 'Lucratively Positioned' for Year-End

While demand for legal services fell by 2.4% in the third quarter, profitability was buoyed by increased work rates and a drop in hiring and expenses, according to a new Peer Monitor report.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

November 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Partner Promotion Decisions May See Long-Term Impact From 2020

Not being together physically can be a challenge for evaluating and helping develop new lawyers—another motivation for some law firm leaders to return to the office.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

November 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Volunteers: Election Day Problems 'Magnified' by COVID

Complaints about mask wearing and social distancing have been added to the relatively routine Election Day concerns, said lawyers volunteering to answer an election hotline.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

November 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Talent Battle Rages On As Top Firms Also Compete in Associate Bonuses

Latham is among those that appear to be gaining ground in the talent market during the pandemic, as Covid-19 continues to spread and substantial uncertainty remains in business and politics.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

October 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Big Firms Boost Volunteer Hours to Support 'Unprecedented' Volume of Election Inquiries

Firms such as Simpson Thacher and Proskauer Rose anticipate devoting many more volunteer hours to the Election Protection program this year.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

October 26, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Tina Tchen Urges Companies to Keep Up Diversity Training, Despite New Trump Order

Diversity training is "not something that's a threat. It's something that's been part of progress," Tchen said.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

October 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Mordie Rochlin, Who Embodied Paul Weiss' History, Dies at 107

Rochlin had the distinction of having worked with each of the firm's name partners and could still remember with "uncanny detail" his interactions with all of them.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

October 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Seeking to Raise the Bar, Jenner Commits $250M Over 5 Years in Pro Bono Work

Jenner's leaders are hoping the firm's announcement motivates other firms to ramp up pro bono efforts.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

October 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Financial Services Boutique Finds More Work in Midwest

Murphy & McGonigle is pushing into the Windy City because of its value as a financial trading center and technological hub—and in spite of the pandemic.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read