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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December 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

Holland & Knight Launches Export Control Disputes and Advocacy Team

Alongside hiring Christopher Stagg as a partner, Holland & Knight has launched an export control disputes and advocacy team.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

December 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC’s Latest Enforcement Actions Fuel Demand for Big Law

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Fenwick & West, Goodwin Proctor, Sidley Austin, among other firms are advising clients wrapped up in settlements or charges the SEC announced this past week.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

December 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter Matches Market Year-End Bonus, Requires Billable Threshold for Special Bonuses

Arnold & Porter said Monday it will give its associates market year-end bonuses, in addition to handing out special bonuses to associates who achieve at least 2,200 hours during the calendar year, 2,000 of which must be billable.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

December 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

A Look Back at High-Profile Hires in Big Law From Federal Government

"One of the biggest ones I've ever seen, probably the biggest," said one recruiter about the outpouring of government lawyers into the job market this year.

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4 minute read

December 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

‘A Force of Nature’: Littler Mendelson Shareholder Michael Lotito Dies At 76

Michael Lotito founded the firm’s government relations and public policy arm Workplace Policy Institute.

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3 minute read

December 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

'So Many Firms' Have Yet to Announce Associate Bonuses, Underlining Big Law's Uneven Approach

Fewer firms are apparently in lockstep with the bonus decisions of the industry elite, and several big firms are delaying their bonus decisions compared with others.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

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