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_.
September 28, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Dallas-Based Law Firm Munck Wilson Opens First of Several Planned Fla. Offices in Boca RatonManaging partner William Munck said tech growth in the Miami–West Palm Beach corridor prompted the new office, which may lead to additional locations to the north and south along Florida's Atlantic coast.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
September 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Meme Stocks for Lawsuits? Ryval's Bet on Democratizing Litigation Finance Faces Long OddsA fault line has emerged between company co-founders Kyle Roche and Emin Gün Sirer. And experts question the incentives created by a "stock market" that sells tradable shares in lawsuits.
By Dan Roe
12 minute read
September 27, 2022 | Pro Mid Market
Amid Civil Jury Trial Decline, Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell Works with Clients to Give Juniors First-Chair Experience"It is not always enough to be among the best civil trial lawyers—clients want lawyers who have handled the precise type of claim," said Wheeler Trigg co-managing partners Carolyn Fairless and Michael Williams.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
September 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Summer Associates Rate Their Experience Across Big LawIn the 2022 Summer Associate Survey, thousands of future lawyers rated their experiences across Big Law--and they couldn't be happier.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
September 26, 2022 | The American Lawyer
DOJ's 150 Designated Crypto Prosecutors 'Eager to Make Their Mark' on Digital Assets LawSome prosecutors on the DOJ's newly formed Digital Assets Coordinator Network will look to earn the first conviction in a new area of law, said crypto lawyers who expect to get busier as the network's first enforcement actions materialize.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
September 20, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Nashville's Waller Lansden in Merger Talks With Holland & Knight as Big Law Moves to the Music CityFresh off its merger with Thompson & Knight, Holland & Knight again looks for growth in a strong regional firm vulnerable to poaching.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
September 20, 2022 | International Edition
Lagging Demand and Layoff Fears Give Firms Leverage Over Talent—Will They Use It?Law firms in the U.S. and U.K. are finally in a position to enforce attendance policies and make attitude adjustments in their associate ranks, but no firm wants to be first to drop the hammer.
By Dan Roe | Varsha Patel
7 minute read
September 20, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Lagging Demand and Layoff Fears Give Firms Leverage Over Talent—Will They Use It?Law firms in the U.S. and U.K. are finally in a position to enforce attendance policies and make attitude adjustments in their associate ranks, but no firm wants to be first to drop the hammer.
By Dan Roe | Varsha Patel
7 minute read
September 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Strong Demand and Remote Recruiting Edge Helped Haber Law Grow 25% Since MaySouth Florida's real estate and construction booms drove hiring at the now-23-lawyer firm, which lured even more new faces as associates were drawn to the firm's growth and flexible working policies.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
September 19, 2022 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Trendspotter: Law Firms Reimagine Their Offices to Draw Attorneys BackMore convenient locations, more amenities, more parking—it's all about justifying the commute for lawyers with increasingly remote career options.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
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