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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 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

First-Year Lawyers Make More in Phila. Than NY in Armstrong Teasdale's New Pay Scale

The firm's managing partner says "one image does not accurately depict all of the nuances associated with attorney compensation and the specific roles we are looking to fill across markets."

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4 minute read

October 22, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: Firm Tightens Grasp On NY Metro Markets, IP Lawyer Joins Burns & Levinson

Bond Schoeneck & King announced the opening of its 13th office in Westchester County, New York, at 10 Bank Street in downtown White Plains. A statement…

By Justin Henry

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October 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

'We Need a Better System': Personal Injury Firms Saw Little Growth With Women and Minority Attorneys

"Until these firms get beyond a place where the need to diversify only comes up when an attorney of color leaves that particular firm, we will continue to see stagnant numbers at best when it comes to the plaintiff bar's diversity," Mincey said.

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7 minute read

October 15, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: Firm Creates Role To Manage Growth, Cybersecurity Lawyer Leaves Big Law To Chair Midsize Practice

"As we continue to grow and expand, Jake will serve as a vital liaison between firm management and each of our offices around the U.S.," Tyson & Mendes Administrative Partner Cayce Lynch said in a statement announcing the appointment of a first head of legal operations.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

October 14, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Big Law Shifting Preferences to In-Office Work, Data Shows

"What really matters is, what's the days-in-the office expectation that comes with it, regardless of how you phrase it, because that's really going to determine what your work life is like," one industry watcher said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

October 12, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Babst Calland Shutters Houston Office, Citing Energy Market Challenges

"From a financial perspective, it's not a significant loss," managing partner Don Bluedorn said. "Like any other issue, sometimes you lose a client, and sometimes you gain a client. We're not concerned about that."

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3 minute read

October 11, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Chartwell Law Opens First West Coast Office in Portland

"Rather than a strategic plan that lays out the state or city we're going to, the strategic plan is we'll go wherever we see a synergy with existing clients and wherever we find really good people," said Chartwell CEO Clifford Goldstein.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

October 08, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

'A Model Morgan Lewis Partner': Longtime Tax Lawyer Bill Zimmerman Dies at 56

Zimmerman previously led Morgan Lewis' Philadelphia tax practice and chaired the investment management committee of the American Bar Association section of taxation from 2013 to 2015.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

October 08, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: Tax Partner Added in D.C., IP Vets Join Texas Firm

Lateral moves from around the midsize market.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read

October 08, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Lobbying Businesses at Midsize Firms Receive Boost From Pandemic-Era Activity

Despite the difficulties of running a lobbying practice remotely, many established midsize shops have seen work generated from the uncertainty and government intervention that has defined the pandemic.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read