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
October 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Cravath Promotes 11 to Partner, Including 2 Black AttorneysIt's an uncharacteristically large partner class for the firm, and includes the second and third Black attorneys to ever join Cravath's partnership.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
October 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Staff Stress Skyrockets as Layoffs Roil the IndustryLegal marketers and other law firm professionals were already stressed, and the pandemic, as well as secretive layoffs running through Big Law, made matters worse.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
October 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Quiet Staff Layoffs Run Through Big LawRecruiters say many staff layoffs are happening behind the scenes at large firms. Kirkland is just the latest example.
By Christine Simmons | Dylan Jackson
6 minute read
October 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Antitrust Chair Rejoins Fried Frank After Stint as DOJ Second-in-CommandAs second-in-command at the DOJ, Barry Nigro oversaw more than 100 cases, including the multibillion mergers of Bayer with Monsanto and Sprint with T-Mobile.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
October 23, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Hire Up: Are Real Estate Practices Readying for a Comeback?The lateral market saw some rare real estate movement this week, while firms continued to add government, IP and cybersecurity lawyers.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
October 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer
As State AGs Rush Into Policy Battles, Big Law Is Seizing the OpportunityThe growing strength and visibility of state attorneys general has led several firms to enter into what was once a niche practice, guiding clients through investigations. Attorneys anticipate more work as the pandemic rages on and the election looms.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
October 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer
New Program Calls On Managing Partners, General Counsel to Make 'Personal Commitments' to Diversity"We looked at each other as board members and said, 'If this group of the most powerful general counsels and managing partners in the country can't make progress, who can?'" said Crowell & Moring's Ellen Dwyer, who chairs the LCLD board.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
October 21, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Quinn Emanuel Leads Investigation of Faith Group Tied to Amy Coney Barrett; Dechert Gets on Apollo ProbeTwo big firms were retained to work on high-profile investigations in headlines this week.
By Lizzy McLellan | Dylan Jackson
2 minute read
October 19, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Debevoise Faces Lawsuit Alleging Cover-Up, Negligence in Ex-Client's SEC InvestigationThe lawsuit is being brought by former client Mykalai Kontilai, a member of the FBI Most Wanted List who is facing several SEC and DOJ lawsuits.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
October 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Greenberg Traurig Chooses Buyouts Over Layoffs in Trimming Staff RanksThe buyouts contrast with mass staff layoffs seen at firms such as Seyfarth Shaw, Baker McKenzie, Davis Wright Tremaine, Nixon Peabody, Squire Patton Boggs and Venable.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
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