Dan Roe

I'm a reporter covering the business of law, focusing on Florida-based and national law firms for the Daily Business Review, The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach me at: [email protected] or on Twitter at @dan_roe_.

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May 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Old School' Expectations Plague Young Lawyer Mental Health—But Not All Predecessors Are Sympathetic

"Those who make it to the top by virtue of having withstood this for decades will not really be able to have empathy for those below. It's just not part of what happens."

By Dan Roe

10 minute read

May 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Campaign Spending Trends Republican in 2024

Am Law 200 law firms and their PACS have contributed less this year on the upcoming election, but Republicans are now receiving the lion's share of disbursements.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

May 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Recruiting Confronts Rising Student Activism

Law students are increasingly interested in law firms' political and moral positions.

By Dan Roe

9 minute read

May 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn, Cahill Hire NY Restructuring Partners as Practice Outperforms Most

Bankruptcy demand rose 3% in Q1 compared to Q1 2023, according to a recent Thomson Reuters report.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

May 06, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn Hires Wachtell FinReg Counsel to Join as Partner

Ro Spaziani is working with three Gibson Dunn practice groups at the intersection of financial regulation, fintech and digital assets.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

May 06, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Nickel and Dimed: Fee Examiners More Common Amid Rise in Contentious Bankruptcies

A Delaware bankruptcy judge's recent order reflects rising scrutiny over Big Law bills in mega-bankruptcies.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

May 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Geographic Expansion, Increased Competitiveness Underscore String of Law Firm Mergers

From A&O Shearman to a series of boutique acquisitions, law firm tie-ups are helping firms expand into new markets and raise their stature in the marketplace.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read