NEXT

Dan Roe

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_.

Connect with this author

November 20, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Hire Up: Big Law Seeks Labor and Employment Leaders as Demand Stays High

Blank Rome, Dentons, Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck and Ogletree Deakins all made new hires in their L&E practices this week, as companies grapple with workforce issues during the pandemic.

By Dan Roe

5 minute read

November 20, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Mass Tort Litigator Jumps to Greenberg Traurig

Enjoliqué Aytch Lett, who was the lead attorney for Akerman's medical device group, said some clients are joining her at Greenberg.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

November 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Fake Lawyer Sentenced to 4.5 Years in Prison for Fraud, Identity Theft

Tampa woman Roberta Guedes set up two fake law firms and pretended to be an attorney.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

November 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review

As Renewable Energy Work Ramps Up, Holland & Knight Adds 2 M&A Partners

The new partners, including a former practice leader at DLA Piper, will help the firm meet continued demand for project financing and M&A in renewable energy, oil and gas and infrastructure projects in the U.S. and Latin America.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

November 17, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Adds Former State Insurance Regulator As Industry Grapples With Uncertainty

Former Holland & Knight attorney Beth Vecchioli, a former regulator in the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation and most recently the senior director of government consulting at Carlton Fields, returned to the firm as partner and senior policy adviser.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Daily Business Review

University of Miami Law Professor Says He Was Fired Over Tweets. The University Disagrees.

Ravicher has not been terminated or removed from his startup law courses, the university said in a statement.

By Dan Roe

5 minute read

November 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Porter Wright Withdraws From Pennsylvania Election Case Amid Public Scrutiny

Late Thursday, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur withdrew from a federal lawsuit that alleged 'irregularities' in Pennsylvania's election procedure. It has also been involved in state court cases over the election.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

November 12, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Why You Saw Even More Morgan & Morgan Ads This Year

When the pandemic caused cash-strapped companies to pull TV and radio ads, the personal injury firm swooped in to renegotiate deals, expanding its advertising footprint and bringing in more cases, founder John Morgan said in an interview.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

November 12, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Closes 2020 Fiscal Year With Record Revenue

A diverse group of practice areas and flexible collections helped Akerman weather the pandemic and finish its fiscal year with 6.5% more revenue than 2019, while pandemic-induced paycuts are being reversed retroactively in the form of bonuses.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

November 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Representing GOP, Trump in Election Suits Is Risky for Jones Day and Porter Wright

Reported internal strife and a $500,000 negative ad campaign may cause clients to pressure the firms to drop Trump or hurt recruiting efforts, although some industry insiders don't expect long-term consequences.

By Dan Roe | Dylan Jackson

6 minute read