Bruce Love

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.

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December 30, 2021 | National Law Journal

These Will Be the Hottest Practice Areas in The District in 2022

Legislation that put trillions of dollars at play and enforcement on big business are coming together to make for a big 2022 for Washington's lawyers.

By Bruce Love

6 minute read

December 29, 2021 | National Law Journal

Why These Two DC Law Firms Moved House in 2021

Wiley Rein is in the process of moving into new offices, while Gilbert moved in the summer.

By Bruce Love

3 minute read

December 28, 2021 | National Law Journal

13-Lawyer Shipman & Goodwin Team Splits to Form New Firm in DC

The departure is intended to remove conflicts and spur growth.

By Bruce Love

3 minute read

December 28, 2021 | National Law Journal

3 DC-Area Firms Made Big Merger News in 2021—1 of Them Twice

While dealmakers have been talking up the legal merger market all year, three D.C.-area firms sprang into action, making combinations that significantly change the game for their firms, and their competitors.

By Bruce Love

6 minute read

December 22, 2021 | National Law Journal

Rich Talent Pool, Ample IP Work Drew Law Firms to Open Up Shop in DC in 2021

Washington is home to some of the best legal talent in the country, which is a big draw for many firms looking to bolster their ranks.

By Bruce Love

7 minute read

December 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Arent Fox Attracts Garfunkel Real Estate Team in New York

Arent Fox's merger with Schiff Hardin was what put the firm over the line when he was looking for a new home for his practice, said Robert Koonin.

By Bruce Love

3 minute read

December 21, 2021 | National Law Journal

After 'Banner Year' of Lateral Hiring in DC, Recruiters Anticipate More of the Same in 2022

Amid a year of 'unanticipated and unprecedented competition' for talent, legal recruiters have also seen an unprecedented number of unsolicited signing bonuses for attorneys who would otherwise have left bonus dollars on the table upon joining a new firm.

By Bruce Love

6 minute read