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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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July 20, 2020 | Daily Business Review

A Closer Look at Florida Law Firm Diversity Reveals Major Gaps

While Florida firms enjoy a reputation for having diverse workplaces, their head count numbers show a small portion of Black attorneys.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

July 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Boies Schiller Executive Committee Member Exits as Firm Adds 2 Bankruptcy Partners

While confirming Bob Cooper's departure, Boies Schiller said it had hired two bankruptcy partners in London and New York.

By Dylan Jackson | David Thomas

4 minute read

July 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer

With PPP Money Dwindling and Cases Rising, 'Substantial Uncertainty' Remains for Firms

Law firms received millions in the form of loans and grants as part of the Paycheck Protection Program. But as the money begins to run out, and COVID-19 cases continue to rise, law firms are not out of the woods yet.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

July 07, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Firms Got Millions of Dollars to Preserve Payroll. Some Made Cuts Anyway

At least nine Am Law 200 firms that received PPP loans cut jobs or salaries before or after they received the loans.

By Dylan Jackson

6 minute read

July 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Dozens of Big Law Firms Received Millions in PPP Loan Funds

At least 45 law firms in the Am Law 200 received SBA loans this year.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

June 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer

An Overnight Shift: How the Pandemic Has Radically Changed the Role of Practice Leader

After-hours calls, movie nights with family and an uncertain future: DLA Piper New York real estate co-chair Chris Smith dishes on how the current crisis has affected his job.

By Dylan Jackson

6 minute read

June 25, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Fastest Growing Firms Keep Hiring During Pandemic

Law firms such as Cole, Scott & Kissane and Kelley Kronenberg say they will continue to hire this year — albeit at a slower clip.

By Dylan Jackson

7 minute read

June 25, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Florida Firms in Am Law 200 Outpaced Others in Revenue and Profit Growth

Seven Florida firms in the Am Law 200 saw growth in revenue and profits per partner last year.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

June 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The Good Years Made Law Firms Complacent Ahead of the Pandemic, Report Finds

By the time the pandemic struck, most firms had not addressed issues that dogged them in the recession a decade ago, according to results from an Altman Weil survey.  

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

June 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Pandemic Looms Over Florida Bar's Virtual Leadership Transition

Following her installation as bar president, Dori Foster-Morales said her year-long term would be about "rebuilding, becoming stronger."

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read