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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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December 22, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pandemic Be Damned, Year-End Collections Are Steady (So Far)

As outstanding fee collections reach their due date in the closing days of December, law firm leaders said the majority of clients have returned to their pre-COVID payment arrangements.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Hire Up: Changing Regulatory Environment Top-Of-Mind for Late 2020 Laterals

"The current president's approach is one of heavy de-regulation, and the Biden administration will probably be much more regulatory-focused," new Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney shareholder Mark Kornfeld said.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

December 17, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Marshall Dennehey Plots Chairman Transition After COVID-19 Paused It

Christopher Dougherty plans to mentor his successors over the next year, as chairman emeritus.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

December 16, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Longtime Montgomery McCracken Partner Leaves to Chair Construction Boutique's Litigation Practice

"I'm excited about the prospect of joining a younger firm and a dynamic firm," Mike Hayes said.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 16, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Can't Get No Satisfaction? Philadelphia Partner Pay Is Growing, but They Want More

Philadelphia-based partners reported a high increase in compensation from 2018 to 2020 in Major, Lindsey & Africa's latest partner compensation survey.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 16, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. High Court to Examine Use of Comfort Animals During Trial

Court watchers say the use of animals to comfort an anxious witness during court proceedings is likely increasing across the state.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

December 15, 2020 | National Law Journal

DC Law Firms Took $145M in PPP Funds

Data released earlier this month details the exact loan amounts and which businesses got them.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Hire Up: Big Firms Beef Up Litigation, Restructuring Practices With Veteran Lateral Hires

With economic uncertainty looming over many clients, firms are recruiting well-regarded industry vets.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

December 11, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Steady Growth in 2019 Hedged Most Pa. Firms for Pandemic Recession

The ability to brace for economic disruption was generally skewed toward larger and well capitalized firms.

By Justin Henry

7 minute read

December 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer

For Large Firm Mergers, the Pandemic Put Compatibility to the Test

Firm leaders from Taft Stettinius & Hollister, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders, and Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath shared their stories of the challenges they faced in integrating firm cultures in 2020.

By Justin Henry

6 minute read