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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_.

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October 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Blum-Led Group Drops Lawsuit Against Perkins Coie Following Diversity Fellowship Change

The law firm announced the launch of a race-neutral diversity fellowship this month after it was sued on allegations of reverse racism by a conservative legal activist group.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

October 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Mansfield Rule Certifications, Renewals Increase Despite DEI Backlash

More than 240 law firms in the U.S. and Canada achieved Mansfield certification this year.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

October 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

1 in 4 Big Law Associates Plan to Leave Within the Year

A tough hiring market has improved associate retention lately, but a new Major, Lindsey & Africa survey of Big Law associates found retention problems on the horizon for law firms.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

October 09, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Perkins Coie Fires Back at Blum-Led Group After Making Diversity Fellowship Race-Neutral

Perkins Coie contends the AAER has nothing to enjoin after the firm ended two diversity fellowships at the center of an August lawsuit and replaced them with a race-neutral fellowship.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

October 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Blum-Led Group Drops Lawsuit Against MoFo After Firm Opened Diversity Fellowship to All Applicants

Morrison & Foerster agreed not to use membership in a historically underrepresented group among its criteria for a diversity fellowship.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

October 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Mirroring MoFo, Perkins Coie Opens Diversity Fellowship to All Applicants

Edward Blum's lawsuits against the two law firms were successful in opening diversity fellowships to all applicants, although firms are still asking for diversity of background and experience.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

October 05, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Commercial Bankruptcy Set to Rival 2020 If Current Trends Hold

Not since the global financial crisis have large corporate bankruptcies been as common as they are this year, according to a new report by New Generation Research.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

October 04, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Optimism About Profitability Declines Among Law Firm Leaders

Law firms are emphasizing billing hygiene, conducting profit education and improving utilization levels to shore up profits by the end of 2023.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

October 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Pointing to 'Wachtell's Greed,' X Corp. Argues Law Firm Can't Force Arbitration in Fee Lawsuit

Wachtell's "unethical" $70 million success fee justifies equitable relief—triggering a carveout in the firm's arbitration clause—X Corp.'s lawyers stated.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

October 02, 2023 | The American Lawyer

BCLP Lures Katten IP Partner in Chicago

Jeff Wakolbinger joins BCLP's global IP & Tech Disputes practice after 10 years at Katten.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read