Abigail Adcox

Abigail Adcox writes about business of law news in Washington, D.C., as well as lobbying and the revolving door. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @abigailadcox.

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December 13, 2024 | National Law Journal

Gibson Dunn, Greenberg, ArentFox Schiff Among Latest to Lure Lateral Partners in DC

The lateral hires landed in firms' litigation, infrastructure and government relations departments, among others.

By Abigail Adcox

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December 12, 2024 | National Law Journal

Topping Big Law, Litigation Firm the Latest to Dole Out Above-Market Bonuses

Selendy Gay said it will give above-market bonuses for each associate class year, topping out at $132,250 for the class of 2017 and beyond, in addition to special bonuses.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

December 12, 2024 | National Law Journal

Meet the Big Law Partners Advising Political Appointees

Advising political appointees is significant business for the select few who do this work routinely, including from firms Covington & Burling and Holland & Knight.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

December 11, 2024 | International Edition

Can Law Firms Avoid Landing on the 'Enemy' List During the Trump Administration?

Large law firms appear to be keeping their heads down for now, not looking to make waves with the incoming administration.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

December 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

Can Law Firms Avoid Landing on 'Enemy' List During the Trump Administration?

Large law firms appear to be keeping their heads down for now, not looking to make waves with the incoming administration.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

December 10, 2024 | National Law Journal

Veteran DOJ Antitrust Litigator Kenneth Dintzer Heads to Crowell

Kenneth Dintzer led the DOJ's case in United States v. Google.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

December 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Steptoe Offers Associates New Flexible Billable Hour Tracks in Revamped Comp System

Steptoe’s revamped associate compensation model, which takes effect in January, will have three full-time billable hour budget options for associates with coinciding compensation scales.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

December 04, 2024 | National Law Journal

Wilkinson Stekloff Tops Big Law, Doles Out 150% Above-Market Bonuses

The litigation boutique will give its associates above-market bonuses starting at $22,500 for the class of 2024 and topping out at $172,500 for the class of 2017 and beyond, in addition to special bonuses starting at $6,000 running up to $25,000.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

December 03, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields Hires From the SEC in Latest D.C. Lateral Hiring Spree

Freshfields has hired Melissa Hodgman as a litigation partner in D.C., the firm said Monday. Hodgman most recently served as an associate director in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

December 02, 2024 | National Law Journal

Freshfields Hires SEC Associate Director in Latest D.C. Lateral Hiring Spree

Freshfields has hired Melissa Hodgman as a litigation partner in D.C., the firm said Monday. Hodgman most recently served as an associate director in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

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