Dylan Jackson writes about the business of law and race. He can be reached at [email protected] or 305-347-6677. On Twitter @DylanBJackson
December 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer
How Michele Roberts Guided the NBA Players' Union Through a Season on the BubbleThe pandemic and police brutality interrupted the NBA season, but the players' union's leader, former Skadden partner Michele Roberts, helped the league get through it all, safely and successfully.
By Dylan Jackson
7 minute read
December 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer
2021 Forecast: A Lax Antitrust Environment Will Give Way to a More Forceful Federal ResponseAntitrust attorneys say tech companies should brace for more lawsuits, as the Biden administration seeks to beef up antitrust enforcement for the next four years.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
December 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
'Extraordinary Challenges': 2020 Through Eyes of Lawyers2020 is coming to a close. The American Lawyer re-capped the year in the words of attorneys who lived through it.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
December 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer
How Many Partners Will Take a Comp Hit in 2020?Over the summer, the majority of partners surveyed by Major, Lindsey & Africa expected their compensation to take a hit. But a later flash survey showed a shift.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
December 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Boutiques Continue to Beat Big Law in BonusesAs bonus news continues to roll in, Selendy & Gay beat the Big Law norm, while Kirkland & Ellis reportedly doled out individualized bonuses.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
December 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Morrison & Foerster Upgrades Diversity Leadership to Client-Facing C-Suite RoleThe firm's newly created C-level role is an acknowledgment of the increasing importance of client collaboration in diversity and inclusion efforts.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
December 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Willkie Appoints New Joint Chairman as Longtime Leader RetiresThe firm will continue its two-person chairman structure, which allows for practicing lawyers to serve in the top leadership role.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
December 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Remote Partner Hiring Will Be a Broad, but Limited Strategy in Big LawAfter an Am Law 50 firm announced its intention to start hiring partners where it doesn't have offices, will others follow?
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
December 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Perkins Coie Takes 17 White-Collar Attorneys From NY BoutiquePerkins Coie managing partner William Malley said the infusion of white-collar talent in New York and D.C. is sure to come in handy, as President-elect Joe Biden's administration ramps up regulatory scrutiny.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
December 11, 2020 | National Law Journal
Former Deputy Associate Attorney General Joins CadwaladerThe hire comes just a week after Cadwalader announced it hired Boies Schiller co-managing partner Nick Gravante.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
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