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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 30, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Heading Into 2022, Law Firms Are Branching Out to Grow Business

Many firms are trying to diversify their practice areas to cash in on a spike in dealmaking activities and other hot practice areas.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

December 22, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

Midsize Law Firms Nab Favorable Leases for Year-End Office Relocations

Archer and Tucker Arensberg leveraged a favorable rental market for new leases with more space and new tech.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

December 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Big Space Reductions on Horizon for Law Firms in 2022, Despite Head Count Growth

Firms are likely to reduce space by upward of 20-30%, some consultants have said. But others warn reduction should be tied to remote work plans, not just cost savings.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

December 21, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Central Pa. Firm Launches Workplace Regulations Group With Talent From Rival Firm 

"This isn't just about keeping OSHA or EPA at bay anymore; it's also about keeping employees happy," said one of the leaders of the newly-launched environmental, workplace safety and utilities practice group.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 20, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Buchanan Gets Ahead of Health Care Litigation Boom With White and Williams Hire

Geoffrey Sasso is heading to the Am Law 200 firm. More than 40 lawyers have left White and Williams this year.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

December 20, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Partner Promotions in Big Law Highlight Talent War Divides

"It's a matter of demonstrating there is greater opportunity for joining the partnership than was believed in the past," one industry consultant said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

December 17, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Duane Morris Will Drop 8,000 Square Feet in New Pittsburgh Lease

The firm is taking less space in Pittsburgh even as it plans to add lawyers there.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read

December 17, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: A Year in Review

For the Mid-Market Report's last feature of the year, we explore the most interesting trends in midsize law and the effects they had on the market.

By Dylan Jackson | Justin Henry

7 minute read

December 16, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Outgoing Phila. Bar Chancellor on Being the 'Voice of the Profession' Amid Crises

"In the face of all of those challenges, we saw an increase in addiction, bankruptcy, foreclosures and domestic violence—those are the spaces in which we work," Lauren McKenna said.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 16, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Checking for Conflicts Becomes a Team Sport at Growing Law Firms

"We're stepping away from an administrative view of that role and talking more substantively about bringing legally trained folks in," one law firm risk management professional said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read


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