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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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July 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Meet the Firm Leader Paying Bonuses for Weekend Work

At Kristen Corpion's Corp Law, lawyers choose whether to accept expedited client requests, knowing they'll earn a portion of the rush fee if they give up time on the weekend.

By Dan Roe

8 minute read

July 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Unlikely to Bow to Texas Freedom Caucus' Threats on Abortion Travel

If Texas Republicans want a legal fight with multibillion-dollar law firms, they'll get it, say managing partners at firms with Texas offices.

By Dan Roe | Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

July 07, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Akerman Debuts Data Center and Digital Infrastructure Practice With Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Laterals

Akerman added partners James Grice, who led the data center group at BCLP, and Michael McKinley to lead its new industry group from Kansas City.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

July 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Arriving at Gunster, Land Use Lawyer's Clientele Multiplies as Farmers Sell

Former Becker senior attorney Katie Edwards-Walpole moves to Gunster with clients seeking the Greenbelt Exemption to save on property taxes for rural land.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

July 06, 2022 | The American Lawyer

One Year In, Quinn Emanuel Is the Quintessential Miami Big Law Transplant

Since arriving in Miami, the global law firm has poached local boutiques, hired South Florida-bound lawyers from other regions, and engaged in some of Florida's most high-profile cases.

By Dan Roe

5 minute read

July 05, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Boutiques Dominate 2022 Law Firm Mergers as Big Law Looks to New Markets

Law firm mergers rebounded in Q2, according to a new report from Fairfax Associates, but none of the acquired firms in the deals had more than 30 lawyers.

By Dan Roe

4 minute read

June 30, 2022 | The American Lawyer

How Fast Will Kirkland, Winston, Sidley and King & Spalding Grow in Miami? Previous Office Launches Offer Clues

The hunt for partners with portable books of business is on in the Magic City, although Kirkland may opt out of the game entirely if history is any indication.

By Dan Roe

7 minute read

June 29, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Winston & Strawn Poaches 6 More Miami Lawyers, Including Greenberg FinReg Co-Chair

Greenberg Traurig lost two partners and two associates while Shutts & Bowen lost an of counsel and an associate in the latest round of additions to Winston & Strawn's new Miami office.

By Dan Roe

3 minute read

June 28, 2022 | Daily Business Review

By the Numbers: These Florida Law Firms Hired (and Lost) the Most Attorneys in 2021

Two charts visualize the top 100 law firms in Florida by in-state headcount and financial metrics on the state's Am Law firms.

By Dan Roe

1 minute read

June 28, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Law Firms Lure Top Talent with Lifestyle Benefits, Leadership Opportunities

Unable to outbid large firms, middle-market law firms are recruiting and retaining lawyers by pushing their advantages, write The Foster Group's Michelle Foster and Drew Foster.

By Michelle Foster and Drew Foster

5 minute read