Scott Flaherty
Scott Flaherty, based in New York, covers the business of law with a focus on legal ethics, lawyer misconduct, conflicts-of-interest and litigation involving law firms. He can be reached at [email protected]. On Twitter: @sflaherty18
March 14, 2018 | The American Lawyer
McKool Smith Snags Robins Kaplan Restructuring Ace in NYContinuing its growth efforts in New York, McKool Smith has hired seasoned restructuring lawyer H. Jeffrey Schwartz, a former practice leader at Robins Kaplan and other Am Law 200 firms.
By Scott Flaherty |
4 minute read
March 12, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Former SEC Official, Bank of America GC Lynch Rejoins Davis PolkA little less than a year after his retirement as a Bank of America executive and top in-house counsel, Gary Lynch is back at Davis Polk, where he once spent a dozen years as a partner.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
March 12, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Shook Hardy Grows Revenue, ProfitsMadeleine McDonough, who has been chairwoman of the firm for about a year, said Shook Hardy has implemented a new strategy, which is working.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
March 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Kramer Levin Financials Again Hit Record HighThe firm's 2017 profits per partner topped $2 million for the first time.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
March 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Legal Employment Dips Even as US Exceeds Job Growth ExpectationsLegal services employment contracted for the second straight month, even as the U.S. economy posted stronger-than-expected job growth in February.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
March 08, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Polsinelli Posts Positive Financials and an Increased Head CountThe growing firm saw some of its lateral hiring pay off in 2017, when it posted positive financial metrics across the board.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
March 08, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Lessons for Big Law Spinoffs (We've Seen This Before)Lawyers who recently left Big Law to found their own specialty firms say they aim to break the mold. Others started the same way...
By Scott Flaherty
8 minute read
March 05, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Revenue Up, Partner Profits Flat at Perkins CoieDespite the winding down of a big litigation matter and a lack of contingency wins, Perkins Coie posted its highest revenue ever in 2017, a modest tick up over 2016.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
March 01, 2018 | The Recorder
Prosecutors Seek Stiff Sentence for Ex-Akin Lawyer Accused of Lifting 40 Whistleblower SuitsIf prosecutors have their way, ex-Akin and Justice Department lawyer Jeffrey Wertkin could spend nearly three years behind bars after plotting to sell sealed False Claims Act lawsuits.
By Scott Flaherty |
5 minute read
February 28, 2018 | Daily Business Review
As Women Assume More Leadership Roles in Law, Foley & Lardner Taps Litigator Leslie Smith As New Miami Office HeadSmith is the latest woman to be named to a law firm leadership role in Florida.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
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