Dylan Jackson writes about the business of law and race. He can be reached at [email protected] or 305-347-6677. On Twitter @DylanBJackson
April 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer
West Coast Boutique Launches Fellowship to Bridge 'Gap' Among First-Generation Attorneys"You can do all the work, get all the good grades, but there's still this intangible knowledge and network information gap that can be intimidating and frustrating," said Darin Sands, a first-generation attorney and co-founder of West Coast boutique Bradley Bernstein Sands.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
April 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Davis Wright Tremaine Elects New Managing Partner, Executive Committee MembersIn the six years managing partner Jeff Gray has led the firm, revenue grew 40% while lawyer head count increased by 10%, from 485 to 534, according to ALM data.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
April 05, 2021 | National Law Journal
Former FCC General Counsel Joins Wiley Rein as Appellate Co-ChairAs FCC general counsel, Tom Johnson Jr. defended the commission's "net neutrality" repeal. Under President Biden, he expects an uptick in regulation activity.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
April 05, 2021 | The Recorder
Former Washington State US Attorney Rejoins Orrick in Seattle"I think we're going to see a regulatory environment like we've never seen in the last four years," Brian Moran said.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
April 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Joshua Schiller Investigation Divides Firm, Underscores Leadership Struggles at Boies SchillerThe investigation into Joshua Schiller's arrest for alleged domestic violence has divided senior partners at the firm and more are looking to leave in the coming months.
By Dylan Jackson
9 minute read
April 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Same Day Hiring and Signing Bonuses: The Corporate Associate Market Is on FireAssociate moves in the 10 most active legal markets are up 20% or more in January and February compared to the four-year average.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
March 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer
'A Regrettable But Good-Faith Mistake': Perkins Coie Asks Texas Federal Court to Reconsider SanctionsKirkland & Ellis partner Paul Clement is representing Perkins Coie partner Marc Elias and the five other firm attorneys who were sanctioned on March 12 in the Fifth Circuit.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
March 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Fried Frank Grew Equity Tier and Saw Flat Revenue, Lower PEPFried Frank managing partner David Greenwald noted that the firm's fiscal year begins in March, not January, meaning that the firm "had a full 12 months of the pandemic."
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
March 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer
'We're Just Tired All the Time': A Day in the Life of Working Parents During the PandemicWorking attorney parents tell their pandemic stories as families sacrificed to re-balance their work and family lives. No two situations were identical.
By Dylan Jackson
14 minute read
March 23, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Day Pitney Acquires Rhode Island Firm in Bid to Better Service High-Net-Worth ClientsDay Pitney's private client practice accounts for roughly 25% to 30% of firm business.
By Dylan Jackson
2 minute read