Jacob Polacheck
Jacob Polacheck covers law firms and business of law news in Atlanta and Georgia. He can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @JacobPolacheck
January 19, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Davies Hothem Adds New Partner—and Other 'On the Move' NewsGreenberg Traurig and Baker Donelson have new attorney hires in Atlanta.
By Jacob Polacheck
4 minute read
January 19, 2023 | Daily Report Online
As Big Law Competition Grows in the Region, Womble Names NC Office LeadersLaw firms in larger markets are "really aggressively pursuing our associates and offering them really attractive compensation packages," said Womble office leader John Morrow, but adding, "We're seeing that change. That's moderated quite a bit."
By Jacob Polacheck
3 minute read
January 13, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Morris Manning & Martin Launches White-Collar Defense Practice Led by Former SEC CounselMatthew Alexander, who joined the firm earlier this month after serving as counsel in the SEC's Division of Enforcement, is the firm's first member of the firm's white-collar practice.
By Jacob Polacheck
3 minute read
January 12, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Law Firm Office Policies Evolve, as Firms Get Creative and FlexibleAtlanta law firms are taking a variety of approaches, from attendance requirements and strongly encouraging lawyers to work in the office, to being flexible with remote days.
By Jacob Polacheck
3 minute read
January 11, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Atlanta Office Growth Outlined as 'Key Goal' for Ballard Spahr"We could be poised to add several groups of lawyers, potentially, if the right opportunities come along," said Richard Miller, the new Atlanta office leader at Ballard Spahr.
By Jacob Polacheck
3 minute read
January 11, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Alston and Kilpatrick Take Lawyers From One AnotherJust days apart, the rival Atlanta law firms announced new finance and financial regulatory partner hires coming from the other firm.
By Jacob Polacheck
3 minute read
January 06, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Taylor English Consulting Group Exits for Freeman MathisAfter a seven-person departure, Taylor English's plans for its consulting group are not publicly clear. The group represents companies in government strategies and lobbying.
By Jacob Polacheck
2 minute read
January 06, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Ogletree Emphasizes Immigration Practice in New Shareholder ClassImmigration is the firm's fastest-growing practice area, said Ogletree managing shareholder Matt Keen.
By Jacob Polacheck
3 minute read
January 05, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Maynard and Nexsen to Merge, Creating 550-Lawyer Southeast PowerhouseThe combined revenue will "probably be about $300 million," said Maynard managing shareholder Jeff Grantham.
By Jacob Polacheck
4 minute read
January 04, 2023 | Daily Report Online
Alston & Bird Grows New Partner PromotionsThe 2023 new partner class is a bump up from the past several years.
By Jacob Polacheck
2 minute read
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