Dylan Jackson writes about the business of law and race. He can be reached at [email protected] or 305-347-6677. On Twitter @DylanBJackson
February 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
If a Recession Is Looming, the Laterals Report Shows Firms Aren't Changing Their WaysCorporate practices continue to reign supreme in the busy lateral market, even amid whispers of a recession.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
February 03, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Q&A: Akerman Leader Scott Meyers Discusses Competition in the Face of Consolidation and Continuity of LeadershipAkerman CEO and chairman Scott Meyers sees the silver lining in an increasingly crowded Florida market and discusses the lessons he learned from longtime firm leader Andrew Smulian.
By Dylan Jackson
7 minute read
January 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Weil Rolls Out Firmwide Adoption and Fertility ReimbursementsLast year, Weil, Gotshal & Manges also entered into a partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and established an on-site health clinic for its New York employees.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
January 31, 2020 | Daily Business Review
How Bilzin Sumberg Helped End Miami's Decadelong Super Bowl DroughtStonewalled by state and local governments, Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium ownership turned to Al Dotson and Bilzin Sumberg who helped secure public support for a new roof and other renovations at the stadium — a key factor in Miami landing the 2020 Super Bowl played between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
January 29, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Morrison & Foerster Posts Double-Digit Revenue GrowthThe firm also reported growth in profits and increased its head count, exceeding 1,000 lawyers.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
January 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Women, Minority and LGBTQ+ Attorneys Still Struggle to Rise Within Law FirmsMetrics crucial to attaining equity partner status are not being meaningfully tracked, exacerbating the gap between associate and equity partner representation for women, minority and LGBTQ+ attorneys, researchers at Diversity Lab and ChIP reported.
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
January 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Greenberg Nabs Latham's Former M&A Co-Chair, Touts 2019 as a Record Financial YearFirm leader Richard Rosenbaum sees Latham partner Adel Aslani-Far as the New York linchpin to the firm's global M&A practice.
By Dylan Jackson
4 minute read
January 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Greenberg Traurig Bolsters Brazilian Practice With Addition of Carlton Fields ShareholderGiovanni Biscardi practiced law for nearly two decades in Brazil. Greenberg now has about 25 attorneys with Brazilian practices, as the firm positions itself to take advantage of a recent wave of deregulation in the country.
By Dylan Jackson
3 minute read
January 24, 2020 | Daily Business Review
Candis Trusty Has Dedicated Her Legal Career to Serving and Protecting the ElderlyThe Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog partner laments that the elderly are frequent victims of fraud and loneliness and says "people have just got to care."
By Dylan Jackson
5 minute read
January 16, 2020 | National Law Journal
3-Time Supreme Court Justice Clerk Talks About His Different ExperiencesKing & Spalding partner Paul Mezzina spoke about Justice Brett Kavanaugh's intensive writing process and the value that multiple clerkships bring to his private practice.
By Dylan Jackson
7 minute read