Dylan Jackson writes about the business of law and race. He can be reached at [email protected] or 305-347-6677. On Twitter @DylanBJackson
May 04, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Boies Schiller Partner Joins Foley Hoag as Firm Continues to Build Out New York OfficeBoies Schiller partner Harlan Levy rejoined Boies Schiller's New York office in 2015 from the New York State Office of the Attorney General.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
May 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Legal Professionals Were Already Struggling With Stress and Isolation, and the Pandemic Has Made Things Much WorseReports of anxiety and depression rose notably in this year's ALM 2021 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey as lawyers and staff feel isolated and overworked.
By Dylan Jackson
6 minute read
April 30, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Fox Rothschild Executes Third Atlanta Merger as Firm Looks to Grow Office to 50 AttorneysFox Rothschild chair Mark Silow said that, realistically, the firm can get to its goal of 50 Atlanta attorneys in one to three years.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
April 30, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Ahead of a Possible Merger, Arent Fox Bulks Up With Lateral HiresArent Fox bulks up amid merger talks with Schiff Hardin, and other Big Law hires this week.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
April 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Willkie Continues Lateral Spree With Mayer Brown Insurance Group Leader, 3 Other AttorneysThe hires come on the heels of news that Morrison & Foerster New York office leader Brett Miller plans to join Willkie along with two other bankruptcy partners.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
April 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Prosecutors Drop Domestic Violence Charge Against Boies Schiller Flexner Partner Joshua Schiller"We are clearly pleased, though not surprised, by the decision to drop the charge in light of the facts and circumstances," said Joshua Schiller's attorney Douglas Horngrad.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
April 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Seek to Address the Root Cause of Burnout: Time"You can give people thousands of vacation hours a year. But if you don't want to decrease billable hours, then nobody will take it," said wellness consultant Jarrett Green.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
April 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Women and Minority Lawyers Worry 'The Pandemic Will Define Their Career'An ABA survey has found that women and minority attorneys have disproportionately suffered in the pandemic.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
April 21, 2021 | The American Lawyer
'Much More Needs to Be Done': Law Firms Reflect on Chauvin Guilty VerdictContinuing an ongoing trend of law firms weighing in on social and political issues, several firms have publicly made statements on the highly visible trial.
By Patrick Smith | Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
April 20, 2021 | The Recorder
California's Am Law 100 Firms Saw Incredible Gains in Tech-Heavy Pandemic YearCalifornia's 14 Am Law 100 firms outpaced the nation in revenue and profits per equity partner growth.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read