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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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June 30, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Court Refuses to Lift Sanctions Against Perkins Coie's Marc Elias in Texas Voting Case

While the court did not wipe the sanctions on Elias and two other Perkins Coie partners, it did lift the sanctions on the more junior attorneys on the team.

By Dylan Jackson

3 minute read

June 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Richard Morvillo and Team Jump to Stroock After 3-Year Stint at Orrick

"We were looking for a firm with more gravitas with financial institutions than Orrick," Richard Morvillo said.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

June 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The Latest Mansfield Certification Round Is Shining Light on Law Firm Staff Diversity

"Including staff was something the firms really wanted. Senior level staff play an increasingly important role in running firms," Kirby says.

By Dylan Jackson

3 minute read

June 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer

As COVID Fears Ease, Remote Work Is Slowly Losing Popularity

Fewer attorneys, staff and law firm leaders are expecting to work remotely this year as opposed to last, raising questions about the lasting power of remote work.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

June 28, 2021 | The American Lawyer

With No End in Sight to Life Sciences Boom, Goodwin Adds Boies Schiller Partner, In-House Veteran

The firm and the two hires see no end in sight to life science's bull run.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

June 24, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Smaller Firms Lost More Lawyers in The Pandemic

NLJ500 data shows that the smaller the firm, the more attorneys it lost in the pandemic. But all told, many experts see the damage as somewhat limited and the outcome much better than what many feared in March 2020.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

June 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Even After a Down Year, Some Big Law Firms Are Raising Associate Salaries

In a pitched market, even some firms that had a shaky 2020 are taking on potentially millions in overhead costs by matching the new salary scale.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

June 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Need a More Diverse Talent Pipeline? Try Recruiting Before Law School

Firms including Sidley Austin and Brooks Kushman aren't just looking to mentor future lawyers, but future law students.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

June 18, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Compensation Is King for Millennial Attorneys, New Survey Says

As Big Law firms find themselves in another salary war, it appears that's exactly what millennial lawyers want.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

June 17, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

'Striking Range'? How Midsize Firms Fit Into Big Law's Associate Bidding War

"If we do make a change—and I suspect there will be a change—it won't be at $200,000, but it will be within striking range," one firm leader said.

By Justin Henry | Dylan Jackson | David Gialanella

6 minute read