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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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May 13, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Flaster Greenberg Adds USPTO Attorney to Growing IP Practice

"I put on my PTAB hat and say, 'If I were deciding this case, here are the areas I would focus on,'" new shareholder Joseph Oriti said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

May 12, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

As Real Estate Reels From COVID-19, Dilworth Paxson Launches Repositioning Group

The Philadelphia-based midsize firm says more than 25 attorneys, more than one-quarter of its total head count, are affiliated with the newly formed group.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

May 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Firm Leaders 'Trying to Find a Middle Ground' in COVID-19 Vaccine Debate as In-Person Work Resumes

Leaders at many firms are trying to avoid creating a conflict as they decide whether lawyers and staff should be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to the office.

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | Justin Henry | Dan Roe

4 minute read

May 06, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Back to the Office: From Now to Labor Day, Pa. Firm Leaders Are Solidifying Their Plans

"I don't see how Center City can flourish again unless people come back to work," one firm leader said.

By Max Mitchell and Justin Henry

5 minute read

May 05, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Blank Rome Seeks Arbitration in Defunct Hedge Fund's Legal Malpractice Suit

Allegations made against the Philadelphia-based firm are subject to a confidentiality agreement between Blank Rome and its former client, it said in its motion to compel arbitration.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

May 04, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Not Reaching Diversity Goals? Leaning on Typical Recruiting Practices Could Be the Problem

"The problem with diversity in recruiting is that not enough recruiters are actually making an effort to promote diverse candidates," recruiter Merle Vaughn said.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

May 03, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Buchanan Appoints New Pittsburgh Head, Practice Leaders

The changes include new leaders for labor and employment, bankruptcy and real estate practices.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

May 03, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Local Law Firms Are Split on Internal Vaccine Messaging

Several firm leaders said they will "strongly encourage" vaccinations, but haven't gone as far as mandating it.

By Justin Henry | Max Mitchell

4 minute read

April 29, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fox Rothschild Outpaces Other Pa. Firms in 2020 Growth, Posts Double-Digit PEP Jump

The Philadelphia-based firm credits its ability to withstand pandemic pressures to a diverse slate of practice areas.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read

April 26, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

More Big Law Firms Are Reducing Phila. Office Space, in a Trend Years in the Making

Dechert and Baker & Hostetler are among large firms reconsidering their office space needs, while some smaller firms have already started trimming square footage.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read