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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 04, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

IP Lawyers in High Demand as Clients Seek Protection in Complex Landscape

Blank Rome has named a new IP litigation co-chair in Washington, D.C., as Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has also made recent additions to its global IP practice.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

October 03, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Top 5 Motivations and Reasons That Attorneys Are Making Moves

"The job market is strong, and there is a swath of opportunities. Attorneys who have even an inkling that it might be time for a move should take the time to explore the options," said legal recruiters at The Foster Group.

By Michelle Foster and Drew Foster

6 minute read

October 03, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Law Firm Tech: Source of Distraction or Innovation?

Innovation often gets conflated with tech upgrades, though law firm leaders and industry observers say it's important for innovation to be led by client needs.

By Justin Henry | Hank Grezlak

5 minute read

October 03, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Troutman IP Partner Heads to Saxton & Stump to Relieve Clients of Escalating Rates

"Big Law has become like big corporations," said Kelly Tillery, who joined predecessor firm Pepper Hamilton in 2005.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

September 30, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

As Regulators Turn Attention to 'S' in 'ESG,' So Does Big Law

Morgan Lewis attorneys are anticipating greater scrutiny of human capital disclosures from the SEC.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

September 28, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

In Uncertain Hiring Environment, Pa. Lateral Candidates Play the Long Game

Candidates are more comfortable staying put for the time being, while the firms that are hiring are most focused on litigation.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

September 28, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Trump Org.'s 'Uphill Battle' Against Manhattan DA Includes Familiar Defense Team

Three Philadelphia attorneys—Michael van der Veen, Bruce Castor and William Brennan—are defending the former president's business after representing him against impeachment charges stemming from the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

September 27, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Trendspotter: Wanted: 'Victim Of Own Success' Seeks Merger

For many midsize firms we've reported on this year, leaders have told us that the reward for developing a sophisticated practice and loyal client base is constantly having to fend off competition from larger national firms.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

September 26, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Van der Veen Joins Trump Org. Defense Team in Manhattan DA Case

"These criminal and civil prosecutions are an attack on not just the Trump Organization but American business itself," the Philadelphia attorney said, referring to both the criminal charges as well as civil litigation launched this month by the New York state attorney general against the former president and family members.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

September 22, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

Plaintiffs Firms' Pitch to Rising Lawyers: Don't Sell Out to Big Law

They rarely recruit on campus, but these firms want to increase their appeal to ambitious rising lawyers.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read