NEXT

Roy Strom

Roy Strom

April 24, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Despite Anxiety-Inducing Trends, Am Law 100 Rose to the Challenge in 2017

Last year was one of the best in recent memory for the financial fortunes of the Am Law 100, but few firms are able to rest easily given concerns about the industry's long-term outlook.

By Roy Strom

12 minute read

April 16, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Longford Bags Jenner & Block Partner While Spending From $500M Purse

After a decade in Big Law, Justin Maleson is joining the increasingly lucrative world of litigation finance.

By Roy Strom |

4 minute read

April 12, 2018 | Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: The Most Bedeviling Aspect of Law Firm Change

What the fast greens of the nation's most historic golf course can teach us about the pace of legal industry change.

By Roy Strom |

6 minute read

April 11, 2018 | The American Lawyer

How a Defense Verdict That Wasn't Became a $25M Settlement

Winston & Strawn found itself caught up in a case involving a rogue courthouse clerk; a trial lawyer accused of fraud; and, at last check, a publicly traded company on the hook for a yachting accident.

By Roy Strom |

6 minute read

April 10, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Sidley Seeks Escape From Second Con Artist-Related Suit

A con artist who once promoted his ties to Sidley Austin and recently got out of federal prison is still causing trouble for the global legal giant.

By Roy Strom |

6 minute read

April 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Morgan Lewis' Chicago Office Grows Again With Employee Benefits Pro

Daniel Salemi is making the jump from boutique practice leader to Big Law partner.

By Roy Strom

3 minute read

April 06, 2018 | The American Lawyer

At the Masters, Foley & Lardner Partner Presented the Green Jacket

Foley & Lardner partner Fred Ridley is presiding over his first Masters tournament as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club. He chose law over a professional golf career but has hit both shots about as well as you can.

By Roy Strom |

5 minute read

April 05, 2018 | Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: Walmart Won't Pay You to Cut and Paste

The world's largest retailer, locked in a battle over the future of its business, has developed a tool to help make its many outside lawyers more efficient.

By Roy Strom |

7 minute read

April 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer

That Big Law Merger You Just Read About? He's Behind It

Three Big Law combinations closed this week. It could be a record. And Kent Zimmermann should know: He advised firms in all three deals.

By Roy Strom |

6 minute read

April 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Brings Together 2 Leaders, 2 Firms

Bryan Cave and Berwin Leighton Paisner's transatlantic merger was notable for achieving financial integration. Its formation was aided greatly by the two women who led their respective firms and will now co-lead the combined entity.

By Roy Strom |

4 minute read