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 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Nixon Peabody Hired 100 Attorneys in 2022, Investing in Talent Amid Sustained Demand

The 572-lawyer firm hired 16 lateral partners and replenished its associate ranks in a year when gross revenue rose 4%.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

March 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Following a Record Year in 2021, Cadwalader Sees Double-Digit Declines as Market Cools

Gross revenue fell 10.5% in 2022 after rising 34.5% in 2021 as demand for structured products work plummeted in the second half of the year.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

March 08, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

With Nearly 400 Attorneys, Hall Booth Smith Hits Sweet Spot Between Boutiques and Big Law

"Midsize firms have a couple of advantages over firms of other sizes. We've all heard about associates having to wait seven years at a big firm to argue a motion, and they'll get better opportunities to go to court and have more client contact at a firm like ours," said founding partner John E. Hall.

By John E. Hall Jr.

7 minute read

March 07, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Am Law 100 Firm Partners With Clients to Promote More Women to Leadership

In a new 12-week program, junior partners and lawyers from clients' legal departments will learn leadership communication skills from communications agency Ginger.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

March 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Boosting Head Count and Profitability, O'Melveny & Myers Became a $1 Billion Firm in 2022

The global law firm increased gross revenue by 12.4% and head count by 10.7% without reducing RPL or PEP.

By Dan Roe

6 minute read

March 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Adds AI, Data Analytics Practice with Ex-Faegre Drinker Team

The new practice will help clients develop artificial intelligence tools and navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny.

By Dan Roe

2 minute read

March 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Fish & Richardson Breaks Half-Billion in Revenue After 'Tremendous' Year in IP Litigation

The intellectual property-focused firm boosted gross revenue and equity partner profits by roughly 10% in 2022.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

March 02, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Beyond Excess Capacity, Pooled Services and Automation Expedite Staff Layoffs

Law firms' increasing use of national teams and push for automation are putting more business professionals on the chopping block, especially when demand falls.

By Dan Roe | Patrick Smith

5 minute read