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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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June 29, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Saxton & Stump Steps Outside Pa. Footprint for First Time in South Carolina Merger

The newest additions aim to build a presence in South Carolina for Saxton & Stump similar to its Pennsylvania footprint.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

June 28, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Reed Smith to Drop Regional Pay Differences for US Associates

"We are committed to recruiting the best talent and helping our people build their careers at Reed Smith. We know that's how we keep our competitive edge in the market," Casey Ryan, global head of legal personnel, said.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

June 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal

'We Don't Need to Get on an Airplane': After 25 Years in Asia, Ex-Big Law Dealmaker Joins NY-Based Virtual Firm

"The initial pitch will be 'here's a firm that you don't know but here's a team that includes me that you do know,'" Jeffrey Maddox, now a partner at Sterlington, said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

June 23, 2021 | National Law Journal

The NLJ 500: Law Firms to Note

From major mergers, to big head count growth at Latham & Watkins and declines at Boies Schiller Flexner, here are some of the most noteworthy moves within the NLJ 500.

By Justin Henry

8 minute read

June 23, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa.-Based Law Firms Weigh Options for Raising Associate Compensation

"Increased associate compensation must be considered in a way that avoids unintended consequences," one Pennsylvania firm leader said.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

June 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Troutman Pepper Promotes New Chief Legal Talent Officer as Recruiting Wars Heat Up

Sona Spencer, Troutman Pepper's new chief legal talent officer, has taken over for Pepper Hamilton alum Maggie Suender, amid a blazing-hot talent market in the legal industry.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

June 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Marcel Pratt: Facing Unprecedented Challenges as City Solicitor

Marcel Pratt didn't plan on leaving his partner-bound post at Ballard Spahr in 2016, when he was offered a job heading the city's 70-lawyer in-house litigation practice. But the opportunity to be part of the city's renewed focus on litigating cases that would improve the quality of life for Philadelphians was too compelling to pass up, he said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

June 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Cozen O'Connor Will Test a Hybrid Work Model This Fall, Keeping Future Options Open

"This is a guideline to help set expectations. It is not prescriptive or a rigid requirement," the firm said in a statement.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

June 22, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Centralized and Specialized: Fox Rothschild's Realignment Follows Growing Trend for Big Law Support Staff

Legal industry consultants have said the pandemic bore out what they've been telling law firms for years—that their support teams are overstaffed.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

June 17, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fox Rothschild Offers Separation Package to 300 Support Staff Amid Firmwide Realignment

The firm said it has been moving in this direction for several years.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read