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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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April 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Petitioners Seek to Remove 'Non-Lawyer' From ABA Vocabulary. Lively Discussion Ensues

Olga Mack, a fellow at the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, and Damien Riehl, vice president and solutions champion at legal tech platform vLex, hope to generate a conversation that will make lawyers think twice about how they refer to their colleagues.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

April 03, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Legal Malpractice Claims Are Growing in Severity. How Can Midsize Firms Protect Themselves?

"If a transaction goes awry or someone buys a business that doesn't turn out the way they want it to be," clients sometimes direct their litigation at the lawyers who represented them in the deal, said an attorney who represents fellow attorneys in malpractice cases.

By Justin Henry | Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

April 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Major Lindsey & Africa 'Blackballed' Associate Who Sued Troutman, Suit Claims

Gita Sankano claims that after she sued the Am Law 100 firm, Major Lindsey told its recruiters to refrain from working with her even as she was being considered as a candidate by another law firm.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

April 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

After 47 Years, Denver's Moye White to Wind Down After Most Lawyers Join Fennemore Craig

"We've found this mass lateral hiring works depending on the situation," said Fennemore CEO James Goodnow. "It's a very clean way to do a transaction."

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

March 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Revenue Flattens at Dechert, But Firm Sees 'Turnaround' in Interest Rate-Sensitive Practices

"The last three years, when you look at them as a whole, were the best three years we've ever had," said co-chair David Forti.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

March 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer

RPL Hits New Peak at Reed Smith, as Profits Stagnate Amid Mounting Costs

"We saw financial growth from top 200 clients, including significant increases in international engagements, which indicates that our global platform is working for our international clients," said global managing partner Casey Ryan.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

March 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Lewis Brisbois Attempts Revamp After Mass Defections, Email Scandal

The firm has shaken up its C-suite, revamped its staffing ratio, and installed new management software. It succeeded in luring back one client that had publicly severed the relationship after the release of emails containing derogatory language from former employment practice leaders.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

March 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings, Nelson Mullins Broker Deal to Take Trump-Backed Truth Social Public

The newly public entity trading as Digital World saw its stock price jump 15% on Tuesday, providing a $4.5 billion valuation for Trump's stake.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read

March 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The Am Law 200 Stepped Up Their Use of Litigation Funding Last Year

Even as third-party funders deployed less capital in the 12-month period ending June 30 owing to unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, the largest firms in the country saw their capital commitments rise, both in absolute and relative terms.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

March 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Latham & Watkins Grows Bonus Pool With 15% of Profits, as Firms Seek Flexibility to Reward Top Earners

While Latham has been gradually expanding its bonus pool, other firms have reallocated the value of share points to reach similar ends.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read