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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March 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Patterson Belknap Litigator Confirmed as FTX Examiner

Judge John Dorsey ordered the appointment of Patterson Belknap of counsel Robert Cleary to conduct a 60-day investigation of the FTX collapse.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

March 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer

At Morrison & Foerster, Reduced Overhead and Steady Demand Led to 19% Profitability Gain

Strong performances in litigation, middle-market M&A and bankruptcy practices propelled the firm to a 6.2% increase in gross revenue.

By Dan Roe

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March 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Who Is Responsible for Protecting Lawyers' Mental Health?

"Human nature is responsible," said Florida State University College of Law professor Lawrence Kriege. "If you look at history, there has been a persistent problem that has plagued mankind forever, and it's called greed. It can be greed for money, greed for power, greed for prestige—but it's greed."

By Dan Roe

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March 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn Breaks $3B Revenue Mark With Litigation, Transactions Firing on All Cylinders

Gross revenue was up 12.3% while profits per equity partner rose 13.4% during the firm's 28th consecutive year of revenue growth.

By Dan Roe

6 minute read

March 15, 2024 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Posts 8th Consecutive Year of Revenue Growth Thanks to 'Horizontal Scale'

Diversified practice areas and geographies continue to prove fruitful for the global law firm.

By Dan Roe

5 minute read

March 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

O'Melveny Re-Elects Chair, Prepares for 'Tremendous' 2024 After Revenue Dip

Gross revenue slid by 3.6% last year, but the firm started March 2024 with 20% more inventory than the previous March.

By Dan Roe

6 minute read

March 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Offsetting 'Interest Rate-Challenged' Practices With Disputes, Sees Flat Year for Revenue, Profits

A strong year for litigation and disputes combined with a decent year for M&A and sluggish areas of the real estate practice, global CEO Steve Baumer said.

By Dan Roe

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