Andrew Maloney
I'm a Chicago-based reporter covering the business of law, focusing on national and global law firms for The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach out: [email protected].
February 06, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Retention, Development and 'Empowering Teams': This Am Law 200 Firm's Newest Practice Leader Says Objectives Haven't ChangedMonique Jewett-Brewster, a trailblazer as Lathrop GPM's new financial services practice leader, says "regardless of whether it is a DEI program ... the whole point is to foster inclusivity, with the goal of empowering the teams that we work with to drive results."
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
February 04, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Leaning Into ‘Core’ Strengths, Jenner’s Revenue Climbs 17%, Profits Soar 23%Nine of the firm’s 17 “primary teams” individually exceeded a goal of increasing revenue by 15%, and the firm saw increased demand by “4 or 5% last year” overall, Jenner said.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
February 03, 2025 | International Edition
Some Elite Law Firms Are Growing Equity Partner Ranks Faster Than OthersElite law firms are targeting lateral partner groups that can increase the firm’s wallet share with existing, significant clients.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
February 03, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Wachtell Partner Leaves to Chair Latham's Liability Management PracticeLatham called John Sobolewski "a leading authority" in his area. He joins several other fresh recruits at Latham.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
February 03, 2025 | The American Lawyer
How Some Elite Law Firms Are Growing Equity Partner Ranks Faster Than OthersElite law firms are targeting lateral partner groups who can increase the firm’s wallet share with existing, significant clients.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 31, 2025 | Daily Business Review
Latest Boutique Combination in Florida Continues Am Law 200 Merger ActivityDinsmore & Shohl is combining with a 10-lawyer boutique in Tampa, as merger conversations in the market broadly are expected to equal or exceed 2024 levels.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
January 29, 2025 | International Edition
Profits Surge Across Big Law Tiers; Am Law 50 Segmentation AcceleratesRevenue across law firm segments rose 12.5%, and with tight control over the size of equity partnerships, PEP increased by 16.9%, Wells Fargo said.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 29, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Profits Surge Across Big Law Tiers, but Am Law 50 Segmentation AcceleratesRevenue across law firm segments rose 12.5%, and with tight control over the size of equity partnerships, PEP increased by 16.9%, Wells Fargo said.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
January 29, 2025 | The American Lawyer
Fried Frank Trio Joining Sidley in NYThe latest lateral partners extend Sidley's hiring push well into the new year.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
January 29, 2025 | International Edition
Law Firms 'Struggling' With Partner Pay Segmentation, as Top Rainmakers Bring In More RevenueSome partners last year "doubled their book of business, and not just from $20 to $40 million, but $60 to $120 million," noted Blane Prescott. "More firms are struggling with: what should the top be?”
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
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