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 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

Government Attorneys Are Flooding the Job Market, But Is There Room in Big Law?

“It is truly remarkable how many phone calls we are getting and how many candidates we have on the market right now. I mean, honestly, I have not seen anything like this,” said D.C.-based recruiter Rachel Nonaka at Macrae.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

December 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Elite Boutiques Competing More With Big Law Bonuses, With Several Going Above Market

The small number of boutiques offering above-market and eye-popping bonuses appears to be growing.

By Abigail Adcox

9 minute read

December 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Zuckerman Spaeder Names Caroline Judge Mehta as Sole Chair

Mehta, who will be the first female chair in the firm's history, succeeds Dwight Bostwick, who will remain a member of the management team, the firm said.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

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

3 minute read

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

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