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
September 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Rather Than Delay Office Returns (Again), One Firm Is Now Keeping Personnel on StandbyWhile some firms have opted to push their return dates by a few months, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has decided to give personnel three weeks' notice before returning to the office.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
September 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Former SEC General Counsel Rejoins Willkie to Lead Corporate Governance PracticeStebbins previously spent 24 years at Willkie before joining the SEC in 2017.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
September 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Diminishing Returns: How Many Billable Hours Is Too Many?Lawyers are busier than ever. But at what point does a consistently frantic pace start to hurt?
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
September 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Boies Schiller Hires DOJ Lawyer in LA, as NY Partner Goes In-House at the TimesBoies Schiller Flexner has brought on U.S. Justice Department attorney Alison Anderson a day after the departure of New York partner Karen Chesley.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
September 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer
For the First Time, All of Mansfield Program's Law Firms Achieve CertificationBefore the launch of this round, many in Diversity Lab were worried that the pandemic would discourage participation.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
September 10, 2021 | The American Lawyer
For Big Law, Questions Swirl Around Biden's New Vaccine RulesWith numerous law firms subject to President Joseph Biden's proposed rules mandating vaccines or weekly COVID testing, the new guidelines could have repercussions for Big Law.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
September 09, 2021 | Pro Mid Market
Who Got The Work: Mexico Sues American Firearms Companies, Coca-Cola in Hot Water for Alleged False AdvertisingMidsize firms have stepped in recently to defend firearms manufacturers, Coca-Cola and streetwear brands.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
September 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Looking to Bolster Key Practice, Boies Schiller Hires Reed Smith Arbitration AttorneyThe firm has hired Reed Smith counsel Ben Love as it looks to bolster its international arbitration practice, among others.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
September 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Sanford Heisler Sharp Reduces Billable Hour Requirement, Citing Pandemic Lessons"People can be, and often are, a lot more efficient than they were before [the pandemic]," said firm chairman and co-founder David Sanford.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
September 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer
With Another Leader Stepping Down, Where Is Boies Schiller Headed Next?"For 25 years, David Boies has singularly been the head of this firm and nobody can replace him and we need to have a discussion about whether we should replace him," managing partner Matt Schwartz said.
By Dylan Jackson
7 minute read
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