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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March 22, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Orrick Saw Flat Revenue, Double-Digit Profit Growth as Litigation Underperformed

Orrick chairman and CEO Mitch Zuklie said litigation accounts for half of the firm's matters, adding that he expects demand to pick back up as the courts reopen in 2021.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

March 19, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Willkie Announces Spring Bonuses for Associates Following Strong 2020

Like many others, Willkie gave out special bonuses last year. Now it has announced another round.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

March 18, 2021 | National Law Journal

Wilmer's Transactional Teams Carried the Firm Through the Pandemic With 20% Growth

"Core to our strategic plan going forward is growing our transactional practices several-fold over the next three to four years," co-managing partner Robert Novick said.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

March 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer

With 'No Playbook,' Big Law Leaders Must Lead Differently Post-COVID

Harvard professor Scott Westfahl said leaders who fail to adapt to a post-COVID legal industry will struggle to scale and grow.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

March 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Despite Lukewarm Litigation Market, MoFo Saw Profits Grow as US and LatAm Deals Continued

Much of Morrison & Foerster's transactional work was fueled by major client SoftBank, which did a number of significant deals in 2020.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

March 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Fifth Circuit Sanctions Democratic Election Lawyer Marc Elias in Texas Voting Case

Perkins Coie contested the sanctions, saying in a statement that "the firm and the attorneys involved in this matter strongly disagree with the Appellate Court's ruling and its order of sanctions in this case. The firm fully and completely supports our attorneys in this case."

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

March 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Big Firms Prepare for Another Year of Virtual Summer Programs

Morgan Lewis, Goodwin and Ropes will have completely virtual 10-week summer programs. Programs at Latham, Freshfields, Gibson Dunn and others will be virtual and full-length as well.

By Dylan Jackson | Justin Henry

4 minute read

March 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Hire Up: Transactional Partners in Demand With Economy Poised to Take Off

Refinitiv, in its monthly M&A recap, noted that M&A activity in the U.S. hit a 20-month high in February, as did special purpose acquisition companies.

By Dylan Jackson

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