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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March 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Seyfarth Eyes New Seattle and Dallas Outposts After Strong 2019

The firm is hoping to formally announce a Seattle debut later this year.

By David Thomas

4 minute read

March 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Winston Nabs Seyfarth Class Action Chair for Chicago Office

Daniel Blouin, who spent nearly three decades at Seyfarth, shared what it's like to start at a new firm during a pandemic.

By David Thomas

3 minute read

March 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Japanese Gaming Billionaire Taps Dentons in $50 Million Fee Fight With Bartlit Beck

Kazuo Okada claims an arbitration panel that found he owes millions to Bartlit Beck ignored his medical reasons for not traveling to a U.S. hearing.

By David Thomas

5 minute read

March 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer

'Survival Mode' Is Now for Some Law Firms, While Others Plan and Wait

"This is not your normal cyclical event," one industry consultant said of the COVID-19 crisis, and law firm leaders are taking action.

By David Thomas | Dan Packel

6 minute read

March 23, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Six Months After Jump to McDermott, Ex-Drinker Partner Lands at Kirkland

Parimah Hassouri joined McDermott Will & Emery with a prominent group of insurance dealmakers six months ago. Now she's reuniting with another old colleague at Kirkland & Ellis.

By David Thomas

3 minute read

March 23, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Michigan Closes Law Firm Offices, Indiana Keeps Them Open

The stay-at-home orders come on the heels of similar decrees in California, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania.

By David Thomas

3 minute read

March 20, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Legal Services Are Still 'Essential Business' in Illinois Stay-at-Home Order

Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered all non-essential businesses operating in the state to close their doors as restrictions tightened nationwide on Friday.

By David Thomas

4 minute read

March 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer

'It's a Full Stop': Law Firm Mergers Slow Amid COVID-19

Law firms are still interested in merging, but the inability to meet face-to-face and trying to navigate these uncharted waters appears to have ground some merger discussions to a halt.

By David Thomas

5 minute read

March 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland's Reign Continues as Firm Hits $4 Billion in Revenue

The average profits generated by each of Kirkland's equity partners grew again.

By David Thomas

5 minute read