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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August 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Remote Flexibility Helps Fish & Richardson Land Talent in Hot IP Lateral Market

The firm has hired nine lateral associates this year and plans to hire an additional nine to service heightened demand for patent litigation.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

August 17, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Facilitates Unreasonable Client Demands, Clients Say

Lawyers at all levels ranked unreasonable client demands among their top sources of stress and anxiety in a recent survey, but clients say high fees and a lack of pushback further the unhealthy dynamic.

By Dan Roe | Trudy Knockless

7 minute read

August 15, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

Returning to the Office Won't Get 'Zoom Associates' Back Up to Speed

Managing partners are worried about training gaps that formed during remote work, but not all mentorship deficiencies can be solved with face time.

By Dan Roe

8 minute read

August 14, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Choate Hall & Stewart Cuts 5% of Workforce, Citing Slow Demand

"The reduction is not a reflection on any of these individuals. It is the result of work levels, not performance," Choate's managing partners wrote in a Thursday memo.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

August 14, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn, Latham & Watkins to Defend VC Fund in Discrimination Lawsuit

The legal activist behind the lawsuit, and Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, said he plans to continue challenging private companies' "race-based policies."

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

August 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer

'Stay Interviews' Help Law Firms Adjust to Young Lawyers' Changing Needs

Lathrop GPM and Cozen O'Connor are interviewing current associates to find out what they do and don't like before they head for the door.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

August 09, 2023 | The American Lawyer

'Landmines Everywhere' for Employers' DEI Programs, Prompting Big Law Response

Three major law firms have announced the formation of industry groups to address rising DEI scrutiny in the wake of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

August 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Norton Rose Fulbright Mentorship Academy Targets Rising Nonmanager Staff

"As the organization moves forward, this creates a succession plan as we have people in a position to move up and take on greater responsibilities," U.S. managing partner Jeff Cody said.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read