Abigail Adcox

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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January 29, 2025 | National Law Journal

Steptoe Grows Revenue 7.5%, Hitting Record-High $530 Million

The firm's profits per equity partner rose nearly 5% to $2.1 million in 2024, according to preliminary financial reporting.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

January 27, 2025 | Pro Mid Market

Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca Establishes Tennessee Presence With Litigation Partner Charles Barrett

Washington, D.C.-founded Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca is expanding its presence into the Southeast with an outpost in Nashville.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

January 24, 2025 | National Law Journal

Government Attorneys Face Reassignment, Rescinded Job Offers in First Days of Trump Administration

The Justice Department rescinded job offers to dozens of law school students who were set to join the agency this year, while attorneys already in the government are worried about the risk of losing their jobs.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

January 23, 2025 | National Law Journal

Trump's RTO Mandate May Have Some Gov't Lawyers Polishing Their Resumes

Others may be looking to leave the federal workforce because of ideological differences. Meanwhile, not everyone has skills that are in demand in the law firm world.

By Thomas Spigolon and Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

January 23, 2025 | National Law Journal

Am Law 200 Firms Announce Wave of D.C. Hires in White-Collar, Antitrust, Litigation Practices

Baker & Hostetler, Foley Hoag, Baker Botts, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, King & Spalding and McGuireWoods announced new lateral partners in their D.C. offices over the past week.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

January 21, 2025 | National Law Journal

Several Big Law Firms Saw Year-Over-Year Lobbying Revenue Growth in 2024

Brownstein and Akin both reported their strongest year on record in 2024, according to Lobbying Disclosure Act filings on Tuesday.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

January 21, 2025 | National Law Journal

Trump Names DOJ Immigration Official as Acting AG

Trump has selected longtime DOJ immigration official James McHenry to head up the Justice Department as acting attorney general, as Pam Bondi awaits confirmation.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

January 21, 2025 | National Law Journal

Brownstein Adds Former Interior Secretary, Offering 'Strategic Counsel' During New Trump Term

The hiring comes as corporations and other clients are seeking expert advice on how to navigate another Trump term.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

January 17, 2025 | National Law Journal

Pam Bondi's Lobbying and Law Firm Revenue Disclosed

President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, Pam Bondi, is worth more than $12 million.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

January 16, 2025 | National Law Journal

'Lack of Independence' or 'Tethered to the Law'? Witnesses Speak on Bondi

Despite Democratic senators continuing to raise concerns about Bondi’s independence from Trump and her lobbying work, several appeared to find some common ground.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read


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