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.
January 29, 2025 | National Law Journal
Steptoe Grows Revenue 7.5%, Hitting Record-High $530 MillionThe 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 BarrettWashington, 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Government Attorneys Face Reassignment, Rescinded Job Offers in First Days of Trump AdministrationThe Justice Department rescinded job offers to dozens of law school students who were set to join the agency this year, while attorneys already in the government are worried about the risk of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 ResumesOthers 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 PracticesBaker & 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 2024Brownstein 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 AGTrump 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 TermThe 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 DisclosedPresident-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 BondiDespite 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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