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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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July 14, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

McSwain's Letter to Trump Has Some Duane Morris Partners Seeing Red

"I think the letter contributes to the corrosive political environment that we're in," said one Duane Morris partner.

By Justin Henry | Dan Packel

6 minute read

July 14, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Hangley Aronchick to Begin Phased-In Reopening Monday, With Vaccination Required

Philadelphia-based law firms have started to announce office reopening plans in recent weeks, following the city dropping its mask mandate for vaccinated individuals.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

July 13, 2021 | The American Lawyer

'Glass Half-Full': Industry Leaders Talk New Normal for Firm Culture

Post-pandemic hybrid work raises new issues. Lawyers shouldn't have to go part-time to attend to family needs, and leaders must be intentional about including remote workers in big discussions, panelists at ALM's LegalWeek(year) said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

July 13, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Kleinbard Nears 100% Vaccination Status Ahead of 'Hybrid' Reopening in September

Kleinbard co-managing partner Michael Frattone said, "due to a changing environment and changing marketplace, we had to be more flexible about [working remotely], both with existing employees that were asking for accommodations and with attracting talent in the marketplace."

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

July 09, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Weber Gallagher Shutters Harrisburg Office as Firm Moves to Hybrid Work Model

"You have to be able to offer [flexible working] to people, whether it's associates or partners, to keep them," firm chairman Andy Indeck said. "In my view, nobody wants to go back to 'everyone has to be in the office everyday, no exceptions.'"

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

July 07, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Dilworth Paxson Loses Co-Chief Operating Officer to Obermayer

The move follows two other partner departures this year, including First Amendment attorney Terry Mutchler's move to Obermayer as well.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

July 07, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former Weber Gallagher CMO Accuses Firm of Racial Bias in Federal Lawsuit

A representative for Weber Gallagher said the allegations are "unfounded," adding that the firm intends to defend the case "vigorously."

By Lizzy McLellan | Justin Henry

3 minute read

July 07, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Law Firms Are Split on Vaccination Mandates

Several midsize firms have communicated clearly that people who want to return to the office must be vaccinated, even as few Big Law firms have taken that stance.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

July 06, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Fewer Positions, Younger Workers: How Law Firm Staff Changes Are Shaping Up

"Firms are checking to see if their return on investment in these roles is still worth it."

By Patrick Smith | Justin Henry

6 minute read

June 30, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

How a Pa.-Based Boutique Firm Became a Go-To Cybersecurity Fixer

The firm has grown head count to 94 lawyers in just five years with clientele across industries, including law firms.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read