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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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October 12, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

Diversifying by Design: How Mid-Market Firms can Embrace Diversification for Success

By threading diversification into business origination, cross-selling and lateral hiring, mid-market firms will find success, writes Tarter Krinsky & Drogin managing partner Alan Tarter.

By Alan M. Tarter, Managing Partner, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin

6 minute read

October 12, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Am Law 100 Partners Push Firms to Break Silence Over Hamas Attack

While some large firms were quick to affirm support for Israel, others have yet to speak out or did so only after internal or public pressure.

By Justin Henry

8 minute read

October 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Winston Rescinds Offer to Summer Associate Who Emailed Letter Blaming Israel for Hamas Attack

Ryna Workman, president of NYU Law's Student Bar Association, wrote that "Israel bears full responsibility for this tremendous loss of life," according to screenshots of a message posted widely on Tuesday.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read

October 04, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Norton Rose, Hogan Lovells, Other Global Law Firms Join Gen AI Training Consortium

They are working with law firm training provider SkillBurst to develop materials that give legal professionals "the basics" on how to effectively use these emerging tools.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

October 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A Lateral Stayed at Foley & Lardner for Less Than 3 Months. Now the Firm Is Suing the Recruiter

The Am Law 100 firm wants a refund from New York recruiting shop Mark Bruce International.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read

October 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Rush Hour,' 'X-Men' Director Sued by New York Firm Over Unpaid Fees

New York law firm Olshan Frome Wolosky seeks to compel Brett Ratner to pay $360,000 in allegedly unpaid legal fees and late fees.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

October 02, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

Mastering Referral Relationships: Strategies for Lawyers

Pro Mid Market columnist Stefanie Marrone delves into strategies for lawyers to nurture and strengthen relationships with referral sources.

By Stefanie M. Marrone

5 minute read

September 29, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Elite Firms Revisit Comp Formulas as Star Talent Has 'Extraordinary Leverage'

As firms move partner pay systems away from favoring seniority toward favoring productivity, cultural challenges ensue.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

September 26, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Legal Recruiter Intends to Accuse Major, Lindsey & Africa of Sexual Harassment and Assault, Bankruptcy Filings Show

Sharon Mahn was fired by MLA in 2009 for allegedly stealing trade secrets and was hit with a $2.7 million judgment in arbitration.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

September 26, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Axiom Subsidiary Taps Operations VP With Big 4 Background

Heather Jacobson said she was attracted to Axiom Advice & Counsel because it spoke to the roots of her clients' issues with the traditional law firm model while she occupied previous roles, citing limited access to partners and the ever-escalating billable hour.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read