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_.
March 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Nixon Peabody Hired 100 Attorneys in 2022, Investing in Talent Amid Sustained DemandThe 572-lawyer firm hired 16 lateral partners and replenished its associate ranks in a year when gross revenue rose 4%.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
March 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Following a Record Year in 2021, Cadwalader Sees Double-Digit Declines as Market CoolsGross revenue fell 10.5% in 2022 after rising 34.5% in 2021 as demand for structured products work plummeted in the second half of the year.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
March 08, 2023 | Pro Mid Market
With Nearly 400 Attorneys, Hall Booth Smith Hits Sweet Spot Between Boutiques and Big Law"Midsize firms have a couple of advantages over firms of other sizes. We've all heard about associates having to wait seven years at a big firm to argue a motion, and they'll get better opportunities to go to court and have more client contact at a firm like ours," said founding partner John E. Hall.
By John E. Hall Jr.
7 minute read
March 07, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Am Law 100 Firm Partners With Clients to Promote More Women to LeadershipIn a new 12-week program, junior partners and lawyers from clients' legal departments will learn leadership communication skills from communications agency Ginger.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
March 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Boosting Head Count and Profitability, O'Melveny & Myers Became a $1 Billion Firm in 2022The global law firm increased gross revenue by 12.4% and head count by 10.7% without reducing RPL or PEP.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
March 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer
DLA Piper Adds AI, Data Analytics Practice with Ex-Faegre Drinker TeamThe new practice will help clients develop artificial intelligence tools and navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
March 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Fish & Richardson Breaks Half-Billion in Revenue After 'Tremendous' Year in IP LitigationThe intellectual property-focused firm boosted gross revenue and equity partner profits by roughly 10% in 2022.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
March 02, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Beyond Excess Capacity, Pooled Services and Automation Expedite Staff LayoffsLaw firms' increasing use of national teams and push for automation are putting more business professionals on the chopping block, especially when demand falls.
By Dan Roe | Patrick Smith
5 minute read
February 28, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Amid Rising Costs and Rate Hikes, Baker & Hostetler Posted Revenue Gain But Lower Profits in 2022The Cleveland-founded Am Law 100 firm surpassed $900 million in gross revenue last year but saw net income fall 5.8%.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
February 22, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Jan 6. Committee Lawyers In-Demand as Top Trial Boutique Hires AnotherEleven committee attorneys have joined law firms in recent months, as demand for government-facing practices soars.
By Dan Roe | Jessie Yount
4 minute read
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