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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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September 15, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Law Firm Marketing Chiefs Push for Hybrid and Remote Work

"We are really comfortable working in a variety of different ways; hybrid works for us and working anywhere works for us," the marketing chief of an Am Law 50 firm said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

September 13, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former Cognizant Compliance Chief Returns to Morgan Lewis

Amy Schuh also worked in-house at Merck and Hewlett-Packard after spending time at Morgan Lewis as an associate.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

September 10, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: A Lane Powell Alumna Returns, Litigation Practices Continue To Stock Up

Midsize firms pick up talent in Portland, Los Angeles, Tallahassee and Chicago.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read

September 09, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Saul Ewing Poaches Robins Kaplan Talent Chief for Newly Created Role

"Lawyers and business professionals are reexamining what they want out of an employer, and everyone's figuring out what the future of remote or hybrid work environments are going to look like for them," Chandra Kilgriff said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

September 09, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Big Law Vies for Commercial Litigators

"While focusing on revenue, profitability, and other financial metrics are necessary and important, Duane Morris has chosen to prioritize client service above all else and without compromise," said John Huh, a newly joined partner at Duane Morris. "Much of the move was driven by my desire to have my clients have that kind of experience and representation."

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

September 07, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia-Based Am Law 200 Firms Expected to Surpass 2020 Financial Gains

"It's clear from the survey that Philadelphia firms, like most firms nationally, are continuing to see strong demand across the board," said a Philadelphia-based recruiter. "This is causing competition for talent at the partner and associate level to be the strongest I have seen in my 20 years in the legal recruitment field."

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

September 07, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

How Legal Secretarial Roles Are Evolving in Big Law

"The older, traditional role of a legal secretary is pretty much gone," said one industry observer. "The secretary of the future needs to have really strong IT skills ... and more multitasking than they ever did before."

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

August 31, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pay Hikes Are a 'Superficial' Solution to Well-Being in Big Law, Associates Say

"It's going to put associates in a bad position with huge targets on their backs if they don't bill a certain amount of hours," one firm leader said.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

August 30, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Blank Rome Gets New COO, Tapping Seasoned Operations Pro From Robins Kaplan

The new C-suite member previously held roles at Covington & Burling, McDermott Will & Emery and O'Melveny & Myers.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

August 27, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: An Explosion in Health Care Client Demand, a Maritime Lawyer Sets Sail

Ulmer & Berne announced leadership changes to the Ohio-based firm's 20-plus-lawyer health care practice group; Whiteford Taylor & Preston recruited maritime lawyer Alexander M. Giles, and other midsize moves.

By Justin Henry

2 minute read