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_.
June 22, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Dogs, Doom Scrolling and Warhammer 40,000: How Big Law Attorneys Deal With StressNearly 3,000 attorneys told us how they cope with the pressure of the job.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
June 20, 2023 | National Law Journal
The 2023 NLJ 500: Law Firms to NoteFrom transformative mergers, to big head count growth at Kirkland & Ellis and declines at Jones Day, here are some of the most noteworthy moves within the NLJ 500.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
June 20, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Poaches Dentons Global IP Founder in 15-Person RaidBCLP landed Dentons' former U.S. chair Jeffrey Haidet, as well as former global IP and technology chair Song Jung.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
June 16, 2023 | The American Lawyer
'Sponsors Are Getting More Aggressive' as Private Equity Turns to Bankruptcy to Increase YieldsIn the Instant Brands bankruptcy and others, private equity firms are using high interest rates and supply-chain disruptions as cover to clean up their balance sheets, bankruptcy lawyers said.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
June 15, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Top Kirkland Litigator Jim Hurst Leaves Firm, Practice of LawHurst racked up a number of high-profile wins for Kirkland since arriving at the firm in 2014.
By Dan Roe
1 minute read
June 13, 2023 | Pro Mid Market
On Mental Health, Midsize Firms Trace Problems of Big LawThe causes of burnout, depression and addiction in midsize firms are similar to those in Big Law, the American Lawyer's survey of mental health in the legal profession found.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
June 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Former Partner's Lawsuit Against Roche Freedman Beats Motion to DismissThe litigation boutique is facing claims it denied a former partner of his share of a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency asset.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
June 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Shifting Big Law Power Dynamics Pave Way for More 4-Day Attendance PoliciesNot every large firm wants to mandate four days of attendance, but those that do are feeling more empowered than ever.
By Dan Roe | Patrick Smith
3 minute read
June 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Must Rise to Challenge if Affirmative Action Ends, DEI Officers Say"Firms with highly inclusive cultures will win the war for talent because all employees will feel they belong at the firm and can thrive," said Akerman's Cassandra Caldwell.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
June 07, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Davis Polk to Mandate 4 Days a Week in the Office for All U.S. Attorneys, StaffThe policy is slated to take effect the week after Labor Day.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
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