Dylan Jackson

Dylan Jackson

Dylan Jackson writes about the business of law and race. He can be reached at [email protected] or 305-347-6677. On Twitter @DylanBJackson

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February 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Following a Busy 2021, Elite Boutiques Line Up to Match Milbank

"Our lure is that we give people significant experience and responsibility and the compensation reflects that," one boutique founder notes.

By Dylan Jackson

3 minute read

February 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Perkins Coie's IP and Corporate Tech Clients Pushed the Firm to Double-Digit Growth

Perkins Coie benefited from the ongoing corporate boom, and saw major growth despite a significant departure in the elections practice.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

January 31, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Firms Have to Move Beyond Money to Win the Talent War in 2022

Addressing attorneys' deeper concerns will require Big Law to start thinking beyond the bonus and raise bonanza.

By Dylan Jackson

8 minute read

January 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Quinn Emanuel Partners With Saudi Law Firm

The partnership gives Quinn Emanuel its 16th non-U.S. office.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

January 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Attorneys of Color See Record Jump in Associate Representation

While the results from the National Association of Law Placement report are promising, much work remains to be done in order to retain these diverse classes through to partnership.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

January 24, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Ropes & Gray Taps Talent From Am Law 100 Competitors in Round of Corporate Hires

Ropes & Gray dipped into the ranks of White & Case, Debevoise & Plimpton and Milbank in adding to its corporate practice.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

January 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer

The Associate Salary Matches Have Started

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson and Hueston Hennigan are the latest firms to announce they're matching Milbank's new pay scale.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

January 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Cadwalader Saw Partner Profits Soar by 70% as Revenue Grew More Than 30% in 2021

After seeing declines in 2020, the firm made huge financial gains on last year's dealmaking frenzy and a multiyear strategic plan.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

January 20, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Milbank's Latest Associate Raise Is a 'Logical Next Step' in Salary Brinksmanship

As long as demand and deal work stay strong, the talent wars that defined 2021 will continue through 2022, industry observers say.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

January 18, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Lazard Restructuring Director Joins Paul Weiss, Eyes Economic 'Headwinds'

While restructuring was slow in 2021 due to robust federal stimulus, newly minted Paul Weiss partner Kenneth Ziman sees troubling trends that point to a future downturn.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read