Michael Washburn

Michael Washburn

Michael Washburn, based in New York, covers the business of law firms, including areas such as compensation, governance, technology, expansion, corporate culture, and competition among firms.

March 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer

M&A Activity Is Booming, but Attorneys' Optimism Is Guarded

The market is soaring to a new normal. Will Brexit, trade wars and uncertainty slow it down?

By Michael Washburn

8 minute read

February 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Husch Blackwell Reports Increase in Revenue and Profits

The increases come as overall head count and the number of equity partners has declined.

By Michael Washburn

3 minute read

February 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Frost Brown Todd's Revenues and Profits Slip in FY2018

The firm saw declines in profits per equity partner as the number of equity partners remained flat and its overall head count rose 3.5 percent.

By Michael Washburn

3 minute read

February 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Dickinson Wright Reports Gains in Revenue and Profit

The firm said one of the firm's strongest-performing practice areas in the past year has been intellectual property, an area in which it has made a critical investment.

By Michael Washburn

3 minute read

February 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Skadden's Real Estate Capital Markets Head Moves to Weil, Gotshal & Manges in NY

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has lured Evan Levy, head of the real estate capital markets practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, to its New York City office.

By Michael Washburn

2 minute read

February 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Skadden's Real Estate Capital Markets Head Moves to Weil, Gotshal & Manges

The addition comes on the heels of a high-profile hire by Weil in London.

By Michael Washburn

2 minute read

February 22, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Best Best & Krieger Reports Strong Revenue Growth

The firm, which specializes in the representation of governments and public agencies, prospered in FY 2018.

By Michael Washburn

2 minute read

February 22, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Snell & Wilmer Reports Increase in Revenue, Profits

The mid-market law firm made modest gains with affordable services

By Michael Washburn

2 minute read

February 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Shearman & Sterling Reports Increase in Revenue, Profits

The firm plans to add bench strength in key markets such as New York, London, Austin and Houston.

By Michael Washburn

4 minute read

February 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Shearman & Sterling Reports Increase in Revenue, Profits

Profits per equity partner also increased, but the firm's equity partnership declined 2.8 percent from a year earlier.

By Michael Washburn

4 minute read