Dylan Jackson writes about the business of law and race. He can be reached at [email protected] or 305-347-6677. On Twitter @DylanBJackson
August 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Holland & Knight, Stoel Rives Partially Restore COVID Pay CutsAs they outperform the bleak forecast they had expected in March, more firms are rolling back compensation reductions.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
August 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Why They Left: Black Lawyers on Why Big Law Can't Keep Them AroundBig Law is failing Black lawyers. The stories of those who have left can help explain why.
By Dylan Jackson
10 minute read
August 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer
'We Want a Movement, Not a Moment': Despite Skepticism, Law Firms Haven't Relented on Racial Justice"I've never seen anything quite like this in my practice of law before," said Beveridge & Diamond managing partner Ben Wilson.
By Dylan Jackson
6 minute read
August 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Firms Are Forcing Out More Unproductive Partners as Recession Stalls ProfitsLaw firms are picking up the pace of "counseling out" equity and nonequity partners, many of which are in the hard-hit corporate space, sources said.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
August 17, 2020 | The Recorder
O'Melveny Picks Up Skadden Partner as Northern California Lateral Market Stays HotIn the latest high-profile lateral move in the region, Amy Park, a securities partner from Skadden, moved to O'Melveny.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
August 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss Recruits 4 More Boies Schiller Lawyers in DCAmy Mauser, Melissa Zappala, Martha Goodman and Kyle Smith are planning to join as counsel. With the latest moves, at least eight lawyers from Boies Schiller have joined Paul Weiss this year.
By Dylan Jackson | Patrick Smith
2 minute read
August 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Wilmer Assists Mayors, Police Chiefs in Calling for Police ReformsThe firm's pro bono work for the conference is one of the most prominent examples of a big firm seeking to take a more active role in racial justice issues.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
August 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer
O'Melveny, Wilmer and Arnold & Porter Take Roles in Vetting Harris, Biden's VP PickThe vetting team put together by the Biden campaign employed as many as 12 to 15 lawyers.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
August 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Big Law PACs Open Their Wallets for GOP Incumbents in Pivotal Election YearThe dollars raised and spent show that law firms are becoming increasingly active in the 2020 race while leveraging donations to bolster their own lobbying practices.
By Dylan Jackson
6 minute read
August 10, 2020 | National Law Journal
Wilmer Privacy Co-Chair Jumps to VenableD. Reed Freeman said he was drawn to Venable for its deeper expertise in his niche practice area in mobile and digital advertising privacy.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
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