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_.
July 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Merger Prospects Alive But Dwindling for Burns & LevinsonThe midsize firm could act as another firm's entrance point to Boston, but an aging partnership, low leverage, rate-constrained practices and a major lease obligation present challenges.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
July 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Foley Hoag Hit With Wage-and-Hour Class Action by Former IT EmployeeGregory Modny is suing for nearly $50,000 in unpaid wages in a complaint that also alleges discrimination and harassment inside the firm's IT department.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
July 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Dentons Taps Former EY Executive as New Global CEOFormer EY global vice chair Kate Barton will take the helm in November as Dentons continues to draw inspiration from Big Four accounting firms.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
July 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Federal Bankruptcy Judge's 'Vilifying' Novels Raise Questions Over ImpartialityJudge Stacey Jernigan claims the "bombastic" hedge fund managers in her books are pure fiction, but ethics experts argue they violate her responsibility to appear impartial.
By Dan Roe
7 minute read
July 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Former Wells Fargo, Bank of America Legal COO Tapped as McGuireWoods AI LeaderThomas Trujillo takes the role of chief innovation and AI officer from Peter Geovanes, who is leaving the firm less than a year after joining for the newly created job.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
July 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer
A&O Shearman Implemented $50,000 Referral Bonus on Merger CompletionKirkland & Ellis isn't the only Big Law firm offering $50,000 for successful placements in today's market.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
July 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer
New Kirkland Policy for Withholding Pay of Departing Partners Creates 'Pain Point' for LateralsWithholding equity partner compensation comes with risks to a firm's culture, although the practice isn't new in Big Law, recruiters say.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
July 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Renews $50K Referral Bonuses as Associate Demand Ramps UpOther firms may follow suit and give out referral bonuses soon, if they are not already, according to some legal recruiters and consultants.
By Dan Roe | Mimi Lamarre
4 minute read
July 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Gibson Dunn Adds Proskauer Executive Comp PartnerKate Napalkova is the fourth partner to join the firm's New York office in recent weeks.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
July 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Davis Polk Poaches Goodwin Sponsor Finance PartnerNick Caro joins Davis Polk's sponsor finance practice in New York after nearly eight years at Goodwin.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
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