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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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August 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Large Law Firms Inherit Attorneys From Dissolving Employment Law Firm

One of the partners said training young lawyers had become too much of a challenge at the boutique firm.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

August 13, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Vinson & Elkins to Delay Office Return, Require Vaccines

"Although we continue to look forward to a return to the office, and we hope that day will come this fall, we also continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our personnel in our offices," firm leadership told employees in an internal memo Friday.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

August 13, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Moves: Solo Practitioner to IP Partner in New York, A Litigator in Houston Joins National Practice

A solo practitioner in New York joins a larger firm, a Proskauer Rose attorney jumps to a smaller firm.

By Dan Clark

2 minute read

August 13, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Employee Suit Against Morgan Lewis Raises Questions About Disability and Remote Work

The former Morgan Lewis staff member's lawyer said the case will explore whether "remote work was just as much of a reasonable accommodation before the COVID-19 pandemic as it is now."

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

August 12, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

To Mandate Vaccines or Not? Midsize Law Firms Run the Gamut

"Some of the folks were a little anxious about returning to the office, not knowing whether their colleagues were vaccinated, so I think this makes them feel a little safer coming back," said Robyn Henry, director of administration at Philadelphia-based Conrad O'Brien.

By Dylan Jackson | Justin Henry

5 minute read

August 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal

'El Chapo' Prosecutor Joins Ballard Spahr White-Collar Group in New York

"I'll be in a good position to advise corporate clients on developing those types of programs to make sure they don't ever end up with a subpoena from the Department of Justice," Michael Robotti said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

August 10, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Boutique Takes 9-Lawyer Workers' Comp Team From Goldberg Segalla to Lead NY Expansion

"New York was a venue we really wanted to grow our footprint in, and that has been a target of ours for close to a year since we founded the firm," founding partner Madeline Baio said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

August 10, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

As White and Williams Sees Departures, What's Next for the East Coast Firm?

"There's a cautionary tale for everyone in this," said one Am Law 100 firm leader. "If you have a practice, you worry if I can't provide my clients with a full array of services, they're going to go to some place they can."

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

August 09, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Eyeing October Return, Ballard Spahr to Require COVID-19 Vaccines

"Every decision is going to be primarily motivated by the health and safety of people in the office, the families of the people in the office and our business," firm chair Mark Stewart said.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

August 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Big Law's Big Return Delayed at More Firms as Leaders Stiffen Vaccine Rules

"When we do more fully reopen, it remains the case that we are not sending a message—express or implied—that everyone must show up and work as if it is 2019," Wilson Sonsini's Doug Clark said.

By Justin Henry | Andrew Maloney | Jessie Yount

5 minute read