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.

February 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Economic Substance Laws Shake Up Offshore Legal Market

New rules from the EU aim to prevent corporations from avoiding tax liability.

By Michael Washburn

4 minute read

February 12, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Sills Cummis Revenue Up 2.6 Percent, PPP Steady in Fiscal 2018

The midmarket law firm has not broken into the Am Law 200 in recent years, but that could change if it continues its steady growth.

By Michael Washburn

3 minute read

February 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Sills Cummis & Gross Moves Up in Legal World With Strong 2018 Performance

The midmarket law firm has not yet broken into the Am Law 200 but that could change in the next few years if it continues its steady growth.

By Michael Washburn

3 minute read

February 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer

King & Spalding Appoints Corporate Governance Advisory Leader

The firm has launched a new practice amid intensifiying pressures on corporate boards

By Michael Washburn

2 minute read

February 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer

M&A Rainmaker Leaves Bracewell for Mayer Brown

The firm continues to expand in New York, where it recently named a new office managing partner.

By Michael Washburn

2 minute read

February 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Arnold & Porter Lures Restructuring Partner From Morrison & Foerster

Jonathan Levine is an attorney with a broad client base and experience in various legal sectors.

By Michael Washburn

2 minute read

February 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Lures Restructuring Partner From Morrison & Foerster

"Jon is an accomplished lawyer with deep experience in the bankruptcy and restructuring space," practice chair Michael Bernstein said in a statement. "His addition will add further dimension to our practice in New York and firmwide."

By Michael Washburn

2 minute read

February 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Head of Moses & Singer's IP Practice Jumps to Manatt

Eric Bergner makes the move after nearly three decades with Moses & Singer.

By Michael Washburn

2 minute read

January 29, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Goodwin Procter Adds 2 Private Equity Partners From Kirkland and Latham

The firm is expanding its private equity practice with hires in New York and Germany.

By Michael Washburn

2 minute read

January 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Vice Chairwoman of Covington & Burling Funds Practice Jumps to Mintz

New York-based Loretta Shaw-Lorello is taking her private equity practice to Mintz after more than a decade at Covington.

By Michael Washburn

3 minute read


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