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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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December 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Proskauer Sues COO, Claiming Theft of Trade Secrets

The trove of compromised material allegedly includes client data, firm financials, strategic planning documents and proprietary software, which could potentially disadvantage the firm to competitors seeking to gain leverage on Proskauer Rose by getting a peek into its internal planning.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

December 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings Lawyers Retained by Creditors Committee in FTX Bankruptcy

The nine-member committee of unsecured creditors includes a mix of individual investors and trading platforms in the cryptocurrency sector.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

December 27, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Retired US Rep. Mike Doyle Takes Part-Time Lobbying Job at K&L Gates

"When I think about this whole Ohio and West Virginia region, the opportunity to support the clean energy and tech fields and replace manufacturing jobs that have been lost, that's exciting to me," Doyle said. "I'm hoping to continue to be a positive force for momentum in the region."

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer

In 2022, Nonlegal Business Functions Kept Gaining Prominence In Traditionally Lawyer-Led Industry

Chief operating officers and equivalent professionals are earning an average of mid-six digits, but some legacy support team members are finding their skills are no longer needed.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 21, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

ACLU of Pennsylvania's Executive Director Departs for North Carolina Post

Reggie Shuford says he's leaving the organization in a position of strength, with a budget that's tripled and operations that are more professional.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

December 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer

As Law Firms Seek to Manage Capacity, Layoffs Become Last Resort

One Am Law 25 associate said recent cuts at her firm were about sending a message. "We could absorb people for another year or two, but people needed to know it's not a sure thing," she said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

December 20, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia's Jon Ostroff Planned to Retire at 65—Until He Caught COVID

A bout with COVID-19 in early 2020 led Philadelphia firm leader Jon Ostroff to shift ownership of his firm, Ostroff Injury Law, to his managing partner years earlier than he initially planned.

By Justin Henry

9 minute read

December 19, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Am Law 200 Expanded Into West Coast, Midwest Markets Through Combos With Regional Firms

Small and midsize firms combined with large firms in 2022 as competition in regional firms' home markets underscored the advantages of practice depth and geographic reach.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

December 15, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Firms See Advantages, Challenges As They Budget For 2023

While some midsize firms are seeing steady corporate demand, others expect litigation practices to carry them through a recession environment.

By Justin Henry | Dan Roe | Jessie Yount | Alaina Lancaster

6 minute read

December 14, 2022 | National Law Journal

Jan. 6 Committee Counsel Returns to McGuireWoods

Casey Lucier said her involvement with a staff that filed dozens of subpoenas and deposed thousands of witnesses adds to her "traditional lawyer" capabilities.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read


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