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Ryan Lovelace

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

September 18, 2018 | National Law Journal

FINRA Exec Returns to King & Spalding in DC

Russ Ryan, returning to King & Spalding after a stint in senior roles at FINRA, comes as the Atlanta firm continues to grow its ranks in Washington.

By Ryan Lovelace

2 minute read

September 17, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Proskauer Partner Behind $50M Gender Bias Suit Jumps to Polsinelli

Less than six weeks after settling her lawsuit against Proskauer Rose, Connie Bertram is taking her labor and employment practice elsewhere.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

September 14, 2018 | National Law Journal

#MeToo Whistleblower Lawyer Makes Waves in Washington

It's been a busy time for Debra Katz, the D.C. attorney identified as representing the letter-writer roiling Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation this week.

By Ryan Lovelace

6 minute read

September 12, 2018 | National Law Journal

Legal Industry Admits It Has a Substance Abuse Problem, But Recovery Won't Come Easy

A new ABA effort suggests more law firms at least acknowledge substance abuse and mental health problems among lawyers.

By Ryan Lovelace

5 minute read

September 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Legal Industry Admits It Has a Substance Abuse Problem, But Recovery Won't Come Easy

New York-based LeeAnn Black, Latham & Watkins' chief operating officer, said the firm strongly supports the pledge and is pleased to be an inaugural signatory.

By Ryan Lovelace

5 minute read

September 10, 2018 | National Law Journal

Former FTC Commissioner, Obama Admin. Adviser Lands at Covington

The firm's newest partner, Terrell McSweeny, is one of the last Obama-era FTC commissioners to leave her post at the agency.

By Ryan Lovelace

2 minute read

September 07, 2018 | National Law Journal

Washington Wrap: Gladiators on the Hill; Covington Moves; Fairfax Gets Busy

In this week's Washington Wrap: Bill Burck and Stefan Passantino weigh in on the Senate drama over Brett Kavanaugh records, plus other D.C. legal news and notes.

By Ryan Lovelace

6 minute read

September 05, 2018 | National Law Journal

Ex-White House Officials Passantino, Priebus Reunite at Michael Best

Stefan Passantino called joining Milwaukee-based Michael Best & Friedrich a "no-brainer." Could Newt Gingrich, another Dentons alum, be next?

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read

September 04, 2018 | National Law Journal

Covington's Jon Kyl Heading Back to US Senate

Five years after joining the high-powered firm, senior of counsel Jon Kyl is poised to replace the late John McCain in the U.S. Senate until January.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

August 31, 2018 | National Law Journal

Wife of Trump Org Ethics Counsel Enters Plea; Yale Steps Up for Kavanaugh; Big Law Partner Withdraws Judicial Nomination

A look at the latest legal news emanating from the nation's capital.

By Ryan Lovelace

6 minute read