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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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September 06, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fed. Judge Who Oversaw Asbestos MDL Deconsolidation Joins McCarter & English ADR Practice

Judge Eduardo Robreno stepped down from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania bench on Aug. 31, a decade after taking senior status.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

September 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Hoteling: A White Flag of Surrender in Law Firms' RTO Push?

Many firm leaders view the adoption of hoteling as a concession, said one consultant who works with law firms on real estate. The cost savings are real, but it also may send the message that the return-to-office campaign has hit a wall.

By Justin Henry

8 minute read

September 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Federal Prosecutor on Durham Probe Joins Kobre & Kim

Michael Keilty is the latest government prosecutor from Durham's team to get a job in private practice, following moves by Andrew DeFillippis and Jonathan Algor.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

September 05, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

As Boomers Retire, Law Firms Need To Hire: How Forward-Looking Recruitment Can Advance Lawyers' Careers

"Attorneys whose careers have focused on the pure practice of law may not be the 'go-to' profile for a succession opportunity," write recruiters at search firm The Foster Group. "Rather, the ideal candidate will also be entrepreneurial and client-facing — they will have shown an aptitude for, and an interest in, client development and management."

By Michelle Foster, Drew Foster and Elaine Oh

6 minute read

September 05, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Reelected Hogan Lovells CEO Says Merger Still a Possibility, Highlights Other Paths to Growth

"I don't want to talk to firms that have huge pension commitments or revenue drops because of partner departures or that are suffering in branding recognition. We would like to be opportunistic and associate ourselves with winners," said Miguel Zaldivar.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

August 31, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Dechert Faces Sanctions, Contempt Motions for Discovery 'Obstruction' in Hacking Case

"For approximately seven months before the court's July 25 order, neither defendants nor Dechert had produced a single relevant, custodial document. Following the court's order, their stonewalling has continued," lawyers for plaintiff and entrepreneur Farhad Azima said in a court filing this week.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

August 30, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

Ex-Big Law Associates Aren't Looking Back After Joining This Midsize Firm. Here's Why.

Ronald Shechtman, managing partner of Pryor Cashman and Pro Mid Market columnist, shares feedback from former Big Law associates who say they've found superior career advancement opportunities at the New York-based midsize firm. "At bigger firms, associates are siloed off, not part of the deal and not building relationships with clients. Here, I can be up front in deals—clients feel like I'm their lawyer and someone they can talk to," said on corporate associate.

By Ronald H. Shechtman, Managing Partner, Pryor Cashman LLP

4 minute read

August 28, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

Dominion Lawyers Launch New Firm, Bringing High-Profile Defamation Cases

Lawyers at newly-launched Meier Watkins Phillips Pusch are representing actor Jonathan Majors and a startup that set out to fix broken McDonald's McFlurry machines.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

August 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Hogan Lovells Partners Are Voting on CEO Miguel Zaldivar's Second Term

Board members unanimously recommended that Zaldivar, who's led Hogan Lovells since July 2020, should continue serving at the helm for another four-year term.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read

August 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Morgan Lewis Fields Team to Help Clients Navigate 2026 World Cup

The first World Cup to span three countries will present a range of cross-jurisdictional issues, as well as challenges tied to intellectual property and sustainability, according to Los Angeles partner Nicole Buffalano.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read