David Thomas

I'm a reporter covering the business of law, with an emphasis on national and global law firms for The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications.

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September 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Akerman Builds on Chicago Growth With Chief Judge Hire

Former chief U.S. District Judge Rueben Castillo is joining Akerman just five years after the Florida-based firm planted a flag in Chicago and a month after it tapped a Chicago partner as its new chairman.

By David Thomas

3 minute read

September 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer

MIT Hires Goodwin Procter to Investigate Jeffrey Epstein Donations

Goodwin Procter partner Roberto Braceras will lead the investigation for MIT as the university enters a legal morass created by deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

By David Thomas

4 minute read

September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer

McGuireWoods Taps Ex-Governor's Chief of Staff for Chicago Office

Rodger Heaton, a former U.S. attorney and chief of staff to former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, is the latest addition to the firm's government investigations and white-collar practice.

By David Thomas

3 minute read

March 15, 2010 | National Law Journal

Rule of law or luck of the draw?

Diametrically opposed appellate rulings on the same set of facts should not co-exist in a rational legal system.

By David Thomas

5 minute read

March 19, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer

Diametrically Opposed Appellate Rulings Issued on the Same Set of Facts

Imagine that two co-defendants are convicted in a joint trial based upon the same evidence. Both make the same argument in support of separate motions for a new trial.

By David Thomas

5 minute read

March 22, 2010 | Daily Business Review

Is it rule of law or just luck of the draw?

Diametrically opposed appellate rulings on the same set of facts should not co-exist in a rational legal system.

By David Thomas

5 minute read

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