Bruce Love lives in Washington, DC, and writes about the Beltway legal community and the business of law. Email him news tips at [email protected] and follow him on twitter @loveonlaw.
March 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer
White & Case Lawyer Represents Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Amid Ukraine InvasionAlthough not unethical, representation of oligarchs—especially sanctioned individuals—has already proved a challenge for legal recruitment for some law firms.
By Bruce Love
6 minute read
March 03, 2022 | National Law Journal
Buchanan, Paul Hastings and Troutman Among Firms Recruiting in Key DC Practice AreasCompetition for talent in areas such as white-collar, governmental relations and international trade is heating up in D.C.
By Bruce Love
3 minute read
March 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer
How Transforming Lawyers into Business Leaders Led to 'Measured Growth' for SteptoeSteptoe's confidence of a strong 2022 is based partly on some key strategic initiatives aimed at increasing the talent pool and deepening the firm's business expertise.
By Bruce Love
6 minute read
March 01, 2022 | National Law Journal
McGuireWoods Lures Quinn Emanuel Anti-Corruption LawyerMcGuireWoods has continued its streak of prolific lateral moves.
By Bruce Love
3 minute read
March 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Arent Fox Completes Merger With Schiff HardinA likely addition to next year's Am Law 100 was born Tuesday out of the merger of two Am Law 200 firms.
By Bruce Love
2 minute read
March 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Arnold & Porter Lures Patent Office Administrative Judge to Denver OfficeJessica Kaiser's judicial experience and record of public service will bolster the firm's IP litigation capabilities.
By Bruce Love
3 minute read
February 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Big Law in Moscow Faces Dilemma Over Disclosing Responses to Russian Aggression in Ukraine"If we say something like, 'We're dropping clients that are Russian,' that could literally put the 30 to 40 people in our Moscow office who are Russian nationals in harm's way."
By Bruce Love
4 minute read
February 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer
How 2 Baltimore-Based Firms Are Carving Unique Paths to Sustainable GrowthThe two firms have found growth by following very specific paths designed to raise them above the herd in their respective markets.
By Bruce Love
8 minute read
February 25, 2022 | National Law Journal
Demand for Sanctions Expertise Spikes as US Imposes Swift Response to Russian Ukraine InvasionSanctions and foreign trade practice leaders around Washington, D.C., say they have been inundated with client calls.
By Bruce Love
7 minute read
February 24, 2022 | Pro Mid Market
As Founder Prepares Eventual Exit, Offit Kurman Promotes First Nonlawyer to CEOThis story was originally published in The National Law Journal. Baltimore-based Am Law 200 firm Offit Kurman has reshuffled its top brass—in…
By Bruce Love
4 minute read