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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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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

August 23, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Stroock Loses Business-Side Leaders, as Uncertain Merger Future Poses Recruiting Challenges

"Joining Stroock, my goal was to focus on partner hiring…We were seeing a lot of success," said Regina Robbins, the firm's former director of talent acquisition. "When the information was getting out in the marketplace about the Paul Hastings group and about the merger talks, it was difficult to help the firm find partners and grow."

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

August 21, 2023 | Pro Mid Market

Mastering the Art of Content Marketing for Small and Midsize Law Firms

"Content marketing is not a buzzword," writes Pro Mid Market columnist Stefanie Marrone. "It's a powerful strategy to enhance visibility, establish trust and communicate value. By focusing on building genuine relationships, offering tailored content and leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, firms can position themselves as leaders in their areas of expertise, driving growth and fostering lasting client connections."

By Stefanie Marrone

9 minute read

August 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Comp Likely to Top $10M for 3 Kirkland Laterals Jumping to Paul Weiss

The hires of U.K. partners Neel Sachdev and Roger Johnson and U.S. partner Eric Wedel mark the latest foray in the trans-Atlantic Kirkland-Paul Weiss lateral war that saw Kirkland recruit Alvaro Membrillera, previously Paul Weiss's London head

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

August 16, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Dentons Taps South Korea Leader as Global Board Chair

Nicholas Howon Park succeeds Xuefeng Peng, the president of Beijing-based Dacheng Law Offices. Dacheng and Dentons called off their combination earlier this month.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

August 15, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Ousted Wall Street Journal Reporter Drops Hacking Charges Against Dechert

Jay Solomon had accused partners at Dechert of colluding with Indian hackers to obtain emails between him and a source, leading to Solomon's blacklisting by the journalism community.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read

August 15, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Major Lindsey Leader Splits to Launch New Recruiting Shop, Bringing Paul Hastings Strategist

Jeffrey Lowe and Don Currin intend to focus their efforts on partner placements at Am Law 50 firms.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

August 14, 2023 | The American Lawyer

UnitedLex Faces Class Action Suit in Florida Over March Data Breach

A Florida attorney says the alternative legal service provider failed to secure her personally identifiable information and more than 7,000 others.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read