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

April 25, 2019 | National Law Journal

Sticking to Its Strengths, Steptoe Clings to Am Law 100 Berth

After falling behind in the revenue race over the past several years, Steptoe & Johnson kept pace with its Am Law peers in the latest rankings.

By Ryan Lovelace

5 minute read

April 23, 2019 | National Law Journal

The Billion-Dollar Club Is Chock Full of Firms With Large DC Footprints

Washington held its own in the latest Am Law 100 rankings.

By Ryan Lovelace

2 minute read

April 22, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Trump 2020 Team Says No Rift With Jones Day

The president's re-election campaign said it hired new campaign counsel on Jones Day's advice, not as "payback" over dissatisfaction with former White House counsel Don McGahn.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

April 22, 2019 | National Law Journal

Trump Campaign Shoots Down Rumors of Rift With Jones Day

The president's re-election campaign said it hired new campaign counsel on Jones Day's advice, not as "payback" over dissatisfaction with former White House counsel Don McGahn.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

April 18, 2019 | National Law Journal

Venable Posts Financial Gains After Fitzpatrick Deal

The firm continued its run of growth in revenue and partner profits amid a merger with 100-lawyer New York firm Fitzpatrick Cella.

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read

April 18, 2019 | National Law Journal

DC Market Sees 'Slow and Steady' Growth Amid Shifts in Demand

2018 was a year of modest growth for many in D.C., a trend expected to continue this year.

By Ryan Lovelace

5 minute read

April 12, 2019 | National Law Journal

Washington Wrap: McGuireWoods Holds Key Roles in Northam Probe, Fairfax Defense

When it comes to the governor and Morrison & Foerster's Justin Fairfax, about the only thing certain is that Virginia's biggest law firm, McGuireWoods, will have some role to play.

By Ryan Lovelace

5 minute read

April 11, 2019 | National Law Journal

Robbins Russell Sits Out Julian Assange Case as Pollack Gears Up for Defense

Barry Pollack brought his practice to Robbins Russell last year, but not his most famous client.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

April 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Sanford Heisler Touts Gibson Dunn Hire as the Two Firms Fight in Court

As it grows its docket of Big Law gender discrimination suits, Sanford Heisler is growing its own partnership, too.

By Ryan Lovelace

4 minute read

April 09, 2019 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Stays 'On Track' With Modest Revenue Growth

With a slightly smaller partnership in the second year after its merger with Kaye Scholer, the firm posted slight gains in revenue and partner profits in 2018.

By Ryan Lovelace

3 minute read

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