Andrew Maloney

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].    

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January 16, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Are Counsel Ranks Getting 'Squeezed' as Nonequity and Associate Pay Grows?

When it comes to compensation raises for counsel, they can end up in “no man’s or no woman’s land,” said Jeff Lowe at CenterPeak.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

January 15, 2025 | International Edition

Law Firms Grapple With 'Friction' Over Nonequity Partner Pay

Pay for nonequity partners can approach or overlap with compensation of senior associates, counsel as well as some equity partners, firm leaders and consultants say.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

January 15, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Begins 2025 With Boston Laterals and Deals

Law firm leaders and industry experts have lately pointed to Boston as an area ripe for investment.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

January 14, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Grapple With Nonequity Partner Pay ‘Friction’

Pay for nonequity partners can approach or overlap with compensation of senior associates, counsel as well as some equity partners, firm leaders and consultants say.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

January 13, 2025 | The American Lawyer

As Bonus Pools Expand, Challenges Grow in Partner Compensation

While partner bonuses remain a strong and flexible tool to reward lawyers, the more firms lean on them, the more likely it is they can cause confusion or dismay, some observers say.

By Andrew Maloney

7 minute read

January 09, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Am Law 50's Head Count 'Holding Pattern' Could Trickle Down

Head count growth at top 50 firms has lagged behind other segments in Big Law. But that could change in the near future.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

January 08, 2025 | International Edition

Amid Talent Battles, Latham Focuses on Integrating Lateral Hires

The firm's integration program is a case study of the time and resources that some firms take to integrate lateral partners.

By Andrew Maloney

8 minute read

January 08, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Amid Race for Top Talent, Latham Focuses on Lateral Integration

The firm's integration program is a case study of the time and resources that some firms take to integrate lateral partners.

By Andrew Maloney

8 minute read

January 07, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Demand Growth to 'Likely Weaken' in 2025 After 'Anomalies' Propelled Big Law Profits in 2024

"The pattern of massive growth may cool a little bit, where that ability to do growth upon growth settles some," said Bill Josten.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

January 06, 2025 | The American Lawyer

In Free Agent Lateral Era, Big Law Has 'Entire Teams Dedicated to Identifying' Top Talent

Lateral partner recruiting has "transformed into a distinct professional function" within Big Law, a Leopard report says.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read