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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 09, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Incoming Phila. Bar Chancellor Will Draw on Lessons From a 'Significant, Turbulent' 2020

"I think it's important as leaders we are aware of issues that maybe aren't clear to everyone day to day," chancellor-elect Lauren McKenna said.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 08, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Vice Chair of Schnader's Securities Litigation Group Moves to Hogan Lovells

The 36-year-old corporate litigator says she's bringing major institutions in finance, insurance and sports to her new firm.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read

December 07, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

$478M in PPP Loans Went to Pennsylvania's Legal Industry

The latest data released by the SBA detail exact loans amounts, who got them and which lender provided it.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 04, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fox Rothschild to Merge With 21-Lawyer San Francisco Boutique

With its next acquisition, the Philadelphia-based Am Law 100 firm looks to add transactional expertise in California.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 02, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

For 2021 Growth, Philadelphia Firm Leaders Look to Expand Their Horizons

Philadelphia's limited market is causing firm leaders to look outward for more diverse service offerings and client base.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

December 02, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Reed Smith Made a 4-Year Strategy. Then COVID Happened

The global law firm braced itself for the pandemic, and firm leadership expects some efforts to increase efficiency will stick.

By Justin Henry

8 minute read

November 30, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Proceed With Caution: Regional Firms Learned Lessons in Nimbleness This Year

Economic conditions and underperforming lawyers are among the greatest risks to profitability, firm business leaders said in a recent Thomson Reuters survey.

By Justin Henry

4 minute read

November 20, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

K&L Gates Seeks Arbitration in Ex-Partner's Suit, Alleges He Harassed the Firm

The Pittsburgh firm's filings allege that former partner Willie Dennis, who brought retaliation claims in a pro se lawsuit, has sent threats to firm partners for the last two years.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

November 19, 2020 | Pro Mid Market

PPP Loans Helped Firms Brace For The Pandemic, But New Models Mean Some Layoffs

Midsize firm leaders say the Paycheck Protection Program provided crucial liquidity to stave off mass layoffs, although the shift to remote work has meant permanent cuts to staff ranks.

By Justin Henry

5 minute read

November 17, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Immigration Firm Splits in Two as Partners Foresee Renewed Activity Under Biden Administration

"There are many people who are in hiding who were afraid of pursuing any kind of case, but we think they will be more optimistic now," Alex Isbell of Palladino, Isbell & Casazza said.

By Justin Henry

3 minute read