Ryan Lovelace

Ryan Lovelace is based in Washington, D.C., and covers the intersection of law firm business, lobbying and the federal government. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @lovelaceryand

February 22, 2019 | Delaware Law Weekly

DLA Piper Adds Former Federal Cybercrime Prosecutor McAndrew From Ballard Spahr in Wilmington

Edward McAndrew, a former Reed Smith partner and longtime cybercrime prosecutor, said DLA Piper's larger global footprint and practice mix provided a better home for his practice.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

February 21, 2019 | National Law Journal

Covington Surpasses $1 Billion in Revenue, Capping a Decade of Rapid Growth

Chairman Tim Hester said Covington & Burling has achieved "a real, fundamental shift in the firm's competitive position" in the last 10 to 12 years.

By Ryan Lovelace

6 minute read

February 20, 2019 | National Law Journal

DLA Piper Adds Former Federal Cybercrime Prosecutor From Ballard Spahr

Edward McAndrew, a former Reed Smith partner and longtime cybercrime prosecutor, said DLA Piper's larger global footprint and practice mix provided a better home for his practice.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

February 20, 2019 | National Law Journal

Tesla GC Butswinkas Makes Hasty Return to Williams & Connolly

Dane Butswinkas, who left his leadership role at the firm for Tesla just two months ago, has now returned full time to Williams & Connolly.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

February 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Squire Patton Boggs Snags Former NY Congressman Joseph Crowley

Crowley was the fourth-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives and a potential successor to Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California, before losing to a primary challenger, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.

By Ryan Lovelace

2 minute read

February 19, 2019 | National Law Journal

Squire Patton Boggs Snags Former Congressmen Crowley and Shuster

Former U.S. Reps. Joseph Crowley and Bill Shuster were expected to team up in their move back to the private sector, and they ended the guessing game Tuesday when Squire announced their hire.

By Ryan Lovelace

2 minute read

February 15, 2019 | National Law Journal

Citi: Dropping Demand Dogs DC Firms' Finances in 2018

Law firm demand in D.C. fell despite growing nationally, according to a new report.

By Ryan Lovelace

5 minute read

February 12, 2019 | National Law Journal

Are DC Law Firms Missing the Legal Industry's Revenue Revival?

Recent reports from Wells Fargo and Citigroup suggest law firms nationwide had their best year in a decade, but firms in the capital are struggling to keep up.

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read