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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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November 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer

39 Firms and Legal Departments Team Up to Bring Women Back to the Legal Workforce

The program has new urgency given the pandemic's uneven effects on women.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

October 29, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Who Got The Work: A COVID-19 Testing Lawsuit, A Private Equity Deal

Clients turned to midsize firms in several lawsuits and transactions across the country.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

October 28, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Contrary to Popular Belief, Many Junior Attorneys Want to Work in the Office

"They've geared their life around living in a city and living in an office. Working alone 10 to 12 hours a day gets old really quick," one firm leader said.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

October 28, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Lateral Hiring Is Becoming So Competitive That Big Law Firms Are Seeking Mergers Instead

"Most firms considering mergers are saying, 'We should open up the aperture a bit because we're not able to move the needle fast enough,'" legal consultant Kent Zimmermann said.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

October 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer

How to 'Justify the Commute': Law Firms Are Trying to Make the Office Better Than Home

"Anything to boost the attendance is money well spent," legal consultant Mike Short said.

By Dylan Jackson

5 minute read

October 22, 2021 | National Law Journal

How Election Law Grew From a Niche Practice to a Multimillion-Dollar Draw

Between the 2008 election and the 2020 election, legal service spend by the two major parties has increased 1,700%.

By Dylan Jackson | Dan Roe

9 minute read

October 22, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Recent Willkie Lateral Has Taken Over for Holland & Knight as Jamie Spears' Lawyer

The list of Big Law firms that have played a role in Britney Spears' conservatorship case has grown again.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

October 22, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Who Got The Work: A Sunscreen Class Action, Geico Goes After Medical Fraud

Banana Boat turns to a midsize firm in its class action defense, and GEICO goes after alleged medical fraudsters—litigation and deals from across the country.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

October 20, 2021 | The American Lawyer

With Departure to Wilson Sonsini, Quinn Emanuel Loses Another Practice Leader

Autonomous vehicle practice chair Jordan Jaffe is the second Quinn Emanuel practice group leader to leave the firm this year.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read

October 20, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Mayer Brown Adds 14th New York Attorney This Year, Hiring Weil M&A Partner

Mayer Brown chairman Jon Van Gorp is targeting the New York office as key to the Chicago-born firm's growth.

By Dylan Jackson

2 minute read