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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 06, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

From This Week to Next Year, Firm Leader Views on In-Office Work Are Diverging

For many months, most firms agreed it was best to stay mostly remote. Now, their timelines for getting people back in the office are becoming more varied.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

October 05, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Deputy Legal Director of Pa. ACLU Takes Position With Longtime Co-Counsel

"The ACLU is a premiere litigator of all kinds of civil rights issues, but their focus is always on civil and constitutional rights and now I get to focus on consumer rights and economic justice," Mary Catherine Roper said.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

October 04, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Duane Morris Nabs 4 Pittsburgh Litigators From Eckert Seamans

One of the new additions will be a co-managing partner of Duane Morris' Pittsburgh office.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

October 04, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

In 16th White and Williams Departure This Year, NYC Managing Partner Leaves for Ballard Spahr

At Ballard Spahr, John Eagan will be reuniting with the four-lawyer M&A group that left White and Williams in April.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

September 30, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Who Got The Work: Dispute Over Irma-Caused Damage, Global Bank Defends Against Racketeering Claims

Midsize firms took on big clients in Florida, New York and Maryland litigation.

By Justin Henry

1 minute read

September 30, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: Health Insider Joins Private Practice, Family Law Boutiques Merge

Midsize firms made additions this week in New York, Kentucky and Georgia.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read

September 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm Marketing Spend Surged This Year, but It's Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

"We are seeing firms significantly invest in their marketing and business development, and those are the firms that are going to get a head start and have an advantage," one industry watcher said.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

September 28, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

'Challenges Begin Much Earlier': Law Firms Focused on Diversity Are Getting Involved Before LSATs

"We have to make an affirmative effort to go out and find candidates because we find our normal pool of candidates doesn't necessarily include as diverse and representative a group of individuals as we would hope to have," said Burns White CEO Mary-Jo Rebelo.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

September 24, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Morgan Lewis Looks to Its Own Attorneys for Defense in Ex-Staffer's Remote Work ADA Case

The plaintiff alleged that she was denied a request to work remotely after a stroke, when months later the firm was forced to make all employees work remotely.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

September 23, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: Boston Firm Gains Regulatory Insider, A Dechert Alumna Joins Midsize Firm In Philly

A Boston cannabis regulator goes private, an veteran entertainment lawyer jumps ship—and other midsize moves.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read