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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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January 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Quinn Emanuel Plots Wilmington Office Opening, Hiring Local Counsel to Lead

Michael Barlow's history of working with Quinn Emanuel's litigators as Delaware counsel includes representing clients Mirae Asset Global Investments and Snow Phipps Group in the first two COVID-19 "busted deal" cases to go to trial.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

January 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Major Lindsey Asked About Buying Unfiled Claim Amid Efforts to 'Bury' Litigation With Ex-Recruiter, Memo Says

The trustee of the bankruptcy estate of fired Major Lindsey recruiter Sharon Mahn alleged inappropriate conduct by the recruiting firm's counsel in a recent filing in New York state court.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

January 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Two More Am Law 200 Firms Start Year With New Leaders

Sheppard Mullin tapped Chicago-based employment partner Kevin Cloutier to serve as the firm's co-managing partner, while St. Louis-founded Armstrong Teasdale named corporate partner Richard Engel managing partner.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

January 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

More Than 130 Lawyers Join New Spin-Off Law Firm, Including Rainmakers and Practice Chairs From Legacy Firm

The launch of Pierson Ferdinand marks one of the largest law firm spin-offs on record.

By Justin Henry

8 minute read

January 02, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Duane Morris Appoints West Coast Litigator as Co-Leader of Largest Practice

It's "strategic to have the co-head of our largest practice group on the West Coast, since California is a key growth region," Matt Taylor, chair and CEO, said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

December 29, 2023 | The American Lawyer

In 2023, Group Lateral Moves Proved Economy-Proof as Firms Advanced Strategic Growth

"The big group moves are driven by the stars that are part of those groups," said Macrae recruiter Justine Donahue. "The high rainmakers can command a group to move with them based on their clients and their brand name."

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

December 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Duane Morris Lawyers Settled Claims Without Client Authorization, Judge Says

"Its Philadelphia lawyers admittedly jumped the gun facing a mediation memo deadline ... when they did not have the client's express authority to settle the client's case," the memo states.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

December 28, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Seek Flexibility in Revised Partner Comp Systems, Balancing Seniority With Productivity

Though firms have different approaches, the momentum in partner compensation is heading toward merit-based rewards to compete for rainmakers and grow profitability.

By Justin Henry

9 minute read

December 27, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

2023 Was The Year Of Generative AI Speculation. What Did We Learn?

Law.com Pro Mid Market compiled the most significant insights we learned this year on the emerging use of AI at law firms.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

December 26, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Kirkland Associate Asks Court to Quash Firm's 'Invasive' Probe of Work History at Paul Hastings, Fish & Richardson

Plaintiff Zoya Kovalenko's original complaint against drew notice for inadvertently including comments that highlighted perceived weaknesses in her argument.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read