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.
August 28, 2024 | National Law Journal
DC Law Firms 'Underperformed' in First Half of 2024Among D.C.-based firms, revenue was up 5.6% in the first six months of 2024, falling below the 11.4% revenue growth the industry saw overall.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
August 27, 2024 | National Law Journal
Adding a New C-Suite Role, Fish & Richardson Hires Chief Legal Risk OfficerElham Dehbozorgi will oversee a team of around 50 people, including analysts and some attorneys.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
August 26, 2024 | National Law Journal
Big Law Fundraising for Kamala Harris Picks Up SteamAttorneys from more than a dozen Big Law firms are involved in the planning and hosting of upcoming fundraisers for Harris.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
August 25, 2024 | National Law Journal
Meet the Lawyers Working for Kamala Harris' CampaignLawyers associated with firms such as Covington, Perkins Coie, Wilmer, Jenner & Block and Munger Tolles have all landed roles in her campaign.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
August 23, 2024 | National Law Journal
As Nonequity Tiers Give Greater 'Compensation Flexibility,' Other Law Firms Will Likely Follow Wilmer"There's a certain inevitability to it. These firms all need a mechanism for being able to increase the compensation of their highest performers," noted one recruiter.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
August 21, 2024 | National Law Journal
Wilmer Adds Nonequity Partnership Tier, Becoming Latest to Move to 2 Tiers"Creating an income tier in the partnership gives us more flexibility to attract, promote, and retain the most sought-after talent in a very competitive market," said Wilmer's managing partner.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
August 21, 2024 | National Law Journal
Some Law Firms 'Bullish' a Trump Presidency Will Push M&A Activity, but Lawyers Aren't Sitting on Deals Now"Crystal balls are a bit all over the place" when it comes to the election's impact on transactional work, noted one recruiter.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
August 21, 2024 | National Law Journal
2 Longtime Locke Lord Attorneys Jump to Sheppard Mullin Amid Merger TalksSheppard Mullin chair Luca Salvi said building out the firm's "destination practice in renewable energies is a strategic focus of our firm."
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
August 21, 2024 | National Law Journal
Another Weil Partner Heads to Paul Hastings, as McGuireWoods Hires Former SEC Crypto LeaderDaniel Nicholas is at least the fourth Weil lawyer to join Paul Hastings in recent months.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
August 19, 2024 | National Law Journal
'Business Mindset': McGuireWoods' Jeffrey Connor on His New Role as COOJeffrey Connor, who has been McGuireWoods' chief financial officer since 2015, was named as the new chief operating officer last week.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
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