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Justin Henry

Justin Henry

Justin Henry covers law firm business trends and innovation for The American Lawyer. Reach him at [email protected] or on Twitter @jstnhenry87

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February 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Dechert Partner Who Repped J&J, 3M and BP in High-Profile Trials Moves to Paul Weiss

Kimberly Branscome joins Paul Weiss's Los Angeles office after nearly four years at Dechert.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

February 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

To Buy AI or Build AI? For Some of the Am Law 100, the Answer Is 'Both'

Given the cost and technical expertise required to develop large language models, it's not surprising the majority of firms interviewed by The American Lawyer are relying on tech vendors with pre-existing clout in the industry.

By Justin Henry

10 minute read

February 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

UPDATED: Dechert Reaches Multimillion Dollar Settlement for Aviation Entrepreneur's UK Hacking Claims

Farhad Azima had accused the law firm of paying an operative to steal his computer information on behalf of its client, the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

February 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Proskauer Settles Trade Secrets Suit With Fired COO

Details of the agreement between Jonathan O'Brien and his former firm were not available. O'Brien has not found work in the legal industry since he was fired from the firm and saw an offer from Paul Hastings rescinded.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

January 31, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Late Adopters' or 'Cautious Optimism': Law Firm Partners Share Divergent Approaches to Gen AI

A Legalweek panel highlighted the lack of consensus surrounding how large law firms should be approaching the emerging technology.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

January 31, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Former Tank Commander Turned Managing Partner: Traditional Legal Business Model Is 'Broken'

Greg Williamson's law firm, OGC, only hires lawyers with 15 years of practice and substantial in-house experience in order to give clients more cost predictability.

By Justin Henry

8 minute read

January 31, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Gunderson Transactions Leader Jumps To Orrick, Embracing 'Convergence' Between Tech and Life Sciences

David Sharrow, based in Boston, held a leadership role in Gunderson's strategic transactions and licensing group for over a decade.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

January 30, 2024 | The Recorder

Fennemore Acquires San Diego Firm, Solidifying West Coast Presence

The firm will add the 21 attorneys who previously composed Sullivan Hill on the same day it completes another merger with a Seattle-based firm.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

January 29, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

What's in a Name? Law Firms Rebrand HR to 'People Operations'

The shift away from HR terminology to "talent development" has largely played out among large law firms, where titles such as chief people officer and chief talent officer are widespread, and is gradually encroaching on the midsize firm sector. Consultants say this evolution is tied to the aggressive war for talent in the legal profession.

By Justin Henry | Amanda O'Brien

6 minute read

January 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer

We Asked Every Am Law 100 Law Firm How They're Using Gen AI. Here's What We Learned

At least 41 of the U.S.'s highest grossing firms are putting the much-discussed technology to use, exploring opportunities for legal work and on the business side of operations.

By Justin Henry

10 minute read