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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 14, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Longtime Schnader Harrison Clients Sue Law Firm, Seeking Relief From 'Debt Disaster'

The negligence lawsuit comes in the months following what the complaint depicts as a frenzy within Schnader Harrison as lawyers attempted to fix what's described in exhibits as a "debt disaster" for long-time clients.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

October 13, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

'Divorcing' Billable Hours and Other 'Creative' Economics: Morgan Lewis Charts Path to Sustained Profitability Following Chair's Extension

While less than 5% of the firm's annual revenue comes from arrangements in which the client agrees to a set price for 12 months of legal services, that figure is growing, according to managing partner Steve Wall.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

October 12, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Jones Day, Perkins Coie Rake In Legal Bills From Key Pa. Campaigns

U.S. Senate candidate Mehmet Oz's expenses far outpace those of rival John Fetterman, as well as Josh Shapiro and Doug Mastriano, who are vying to become the state's next governor.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

October 11, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

DLA Piper Lands Former Pa. Federal Prosecutor in Wilmington

Michelle Morgan spent 15 years in the U.S. attorney's office in Philadelphia and prosecuted high-profile cases against former Allentown Mayor Edwin Pawlowski and former Reading Mayor Vaughn Spencer.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

October 11, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Many Advantages In Lateral Partner Recruiting Come With Being 'In The Middle'

"As a midsize firm we have found ourselves perched comfortably between Big Law partners who crave our comparative agility and flexibility, and lawyers from smaller firms who see the midsize platform providing the potential to raise their ceiling and business development goals," writes Pryor Cashman managing partner Ronald H. Shechtman.

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

5 minute read

October 11, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Looking to Innovate? Lower Fees Are Just Part of the Story

"I'm a big believer in consistent and predictable pricing featuring premium fees that drives the total cost of the matter discussion," said Patrick Fuller, vice president of ALM Intelligence. "Too often, I've seen lawyers in mid-market firms sell on lower fees or lower fees as a business development tool instead of the value they will efficiently and effectively deliver to the client."

By Justin Henry | Hank Grezlak

4 minute read

October 10, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Saxton & Stump Inks 10-Year Lease in Center City Phila.'s Wells Fargo Building

Law firms, as well as their business clients, continue to reevaluate their approach to office real estate in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and advent of remote work.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

October 07, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Morgan Lewis Chair Jami McKeon Sees Term Extended to 2026

McKeon has led the global firm since 2014, overseeing its growth from 1,100 to roughly 2,000 attorneys.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

October 06, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Nelson Mullins Opens in Phila. Suburbs, Taking Litigation Boutique's Office

The move marks the latest instance of a firm seeking to build up its national trial team in litigation-heavy markets as courts accelerate their pace after COVID-era delays.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

October 05, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Buchanan Ingersoll Has No Conflict of Interest in Employment Dispute, Pa. Appeals Court Finds

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a trial court decision that said the firm could continue representing the part owner of a vending machine company in a dispute with his former partner.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read