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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April 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Lifts Bulk of Munger Tolles Corporate Department in 'Transformational Hire'

Nine partners, and a total of 17 attorneys, are making the move, helping Baker McKenzie meet a goal of becoming full service in Los Angeles. Munger Tolles—with just three transactional lawyers left, none of them partners—is sharpening its focus on complex litigation and crisis management.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

April 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Largest Firms Continue Growing Market Share, as Hourly Rates Break Records

Risk-averse corporate legal departments view the potential hazards of switching from a trusted outside counsel as too great, according to Kris Satkunas, director of strategic consulting at CounselLink.

By Justin Henry

8 minute read

April 19, 2024 | The Recorder

'Unethical Billing' Claims Resurface in Latest Discrimination Suit Against Lewis Brisbois

Julie O'Dell, now the deputy leader of Armstrong Teasdale's employment and labor practice, also alleges that as an equity partner at Lewis Brisbois, she was paid less than her male counterparts.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

April 17, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Where Do the Most Merger-Hungry Law Firms Get Their Appetite?

Fennemore Craig and Clark Hill have dominated the law firm merger scene over the last year.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

April 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Weil Revises Partner Pay Criteria, as Firm Plots Leadership Succession

Barry Wolf has led the firm since 2009 and will hit the firm's mandatory retirement age of 68 within the next four years.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

April 16, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Fired Recruiter's Sexual Assault Suit Against Major, Lindsey & Africa Abandoned by Bankruptcy Trustee

New York recruiter Sharon Mahn says that she intends to pursue the claim herself once it is released from her bankruptcy estate.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

April 16, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Big Law Corporate Defenders Explain Why They Now Help Fund the Opposite Side of the 'V'

"The skillsets we were developing as associates were largely transferable," said Evan Meyerson, a former Paul Weiss associate who moved to Burford Capital. "A big part of litigation strategy is thinking about what the other side thinks about your case and the job at Burford is to think through these investments as a devil's advocate."

By Justin Henry

8 minute read