Mckenna Moore

Mckenna Moore

September 02, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm Distinguished Leader: Regina Pisa, Goodwin Procter

In 1998, when Regina Pisa was offered the job of chair and managing partner at her firm, Goodwin Procter, she was hesitant to take it at first, because she enjoyed her M&A practice so much.

By McKenna Moore

4 minute read

September 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Lifetime Achiever: Bettina Plevan, Proskauer Rose

Bettina "Betsy" Plevan prioritized work-life balance before it was trendy. As an associate at Proskauer Rose in the 1970s, Plevan didn't hesitate to take time off or refuse late hours to look after her two young sons, one of whom had special needs.

By McKenna Moore

3 minute read

September 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Lifetime Achiever: Donald Flexner, Boies Schiller Flexner

"In the days when we worked together, he would always turn out the lights," says Richard Favretto, a partner at Mayer Brown, of his former Department of Justice colleague Donald Flexner.

By McKenna Moore

3 minute read

August 17, 2017 | The American Lawyer

In Trump Era, Akin Gump's New Pro Bono Counsel Eyes Challenges

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, known for its work in the pro bono arena, has named Lauren Connell as its new pro bono counsel. Connell succeeds Fiona Brett, a well-regarded pro bono lawyer who suffered a personal tragedy last year, as she prepares to leave the firm.

By McKenna Moore

4 minute read

August 09, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

McCarter & English Ex-Practice Leader Adapts to Business World

With football season less than a month away, one former Big Law partner who represented the National Football League's New York Giants and New York Jets on the construction of MetLife Stadium is getting ready for a new season of her own.

By McKenna Moore

22 minute read

August 07, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Littler Lands K&L Gates Employment Pro in NYC

Donald Dowling Jr., who joined K&L Gates two years ago from White & Case, is on the move again. Littler Mendelson, a labor and employment giant keen on expanding its global presence, recruited Dowling to the firm last week.

By McKenna Moore

48 minute read

August 03, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Buckley Sandler Leader Takes One in the Pie Hole for Legal Aid

Everyone has had a boss they wanted to pie in the face. But why get fired when you can do it for charity? Buckley Sandler helped raise $21,000 towards a record-breaking $1.79 million collected this year by the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia.

By McKenna Moore

34 minute read

July 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer

The 2017 A-List

Our ranking recognizes the most elite law firms in America, as measured by their financial strength, pro bono commitment, diversity, associate satisfaction—and now a new factor, the percentage of women in the equity partnership.

By McKenna Moore

16 minute read

July 18, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Orrick Develops New Role in Bet on Hot Field of Impact Finance

The firm says it is the first to create a dedicated impact finance attorney position.

By McKenna Moore

5 minute read

July 05, 2017 | The American Lawyer

This Year, Fewer but Better-Paid Summer Associates

The early results of our Summer Associates Survey show a slight decline in hiring.

By McKenna Moore

41 minute read