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_.
March 02, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Beyond Excess Capacity, Pooled Services and Automation Expedite Staff LayoffsLaw 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
February 28, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Amid Rising Costs and Rate Hikes, Baker & Hostetler Posted Revenue Gain But Lower Profits in 2022The Cleveland-founded Am Law 100 firm surpassed $900 million in gross revenue last year but saw net income fall 5.8%.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
February 22, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Jan 6. Committee Lawyers In-Demand as Top Trial Boutique Hires AnotherEleven committee attorneys have joined law firms in recent months, as demand for government-facing practices soars.
By Dan Roe | Jessie Yount
4 minute read
February 21, 2023 | Pro Mid Market
Big Law Rates In This Economy? Midsize and Specialized Firms Poised to Gain Market Share in 2023Economic uncertainty is accelerating clients' flight to law firms with niche expertise.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
February 16, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Loyal Clients Helped Gibson Dunn Continue Record Revenue, Profit Streak in 2022The law firm posted 10% gains in gross revenue and profits per equity partner as M&A and private equity complemented strong litigation demand.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
February 16, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Is There An Expertise Crisis On The Horizon?Remote work may have stifled young lawyers' development, causing some to ask whether pandemic-era associates are not as well trained as they should be.
By Dan Roe
11 minute read
February 14, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Gibson Dunn and Arnold & Porter Achieve Black Equity at Work CertificationThe holistic program prompts participants to advance Black equity across their organizations and within their communities.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
February 13, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Highly Stressed Lawyers 22 Times More Likely to Consider Suicide, Study Finds"Work overcommitment is in many ways highly rewarded behavior in the legal profession—we want people who are all in for their clients," said study co-author Patrick Krill.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
February 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer
Controversial 'Texas Two-Step' Netted Jones Day $107 Million Before 3rd Circuit RebukeJones Day partner Gregory Gordon employed the tactic in four large Chapter 11s prior to a late January ruling against Johnson & Johnson affiliate LTL Management.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
February 09, 2023 | The American Lawyer
How Goodwin Procter Turned 1,000 Lateral Associates Into 250Prior to January's layoffs, the law firm has hired more than 600 lateral associates and lost nearly 400 since 2020, an American Lawyer analysis found.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
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