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 04, 2024 | National Law Journal

Wilkinson Stekloff Tops Big Law, Doles Out 150% Above-Market Bonuses

The litigation boutique will give its associates above-market bonuses starting at $22,500 for the class of 2024 and topping out at $172,500 for the class of 2017 and beyond, in addition to special bonuses starting at $6,000 running up to $25,000.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

December 03, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields Hires From the SEC in Latest D.C. Lateral Hiring Spree

Freshfields has hired Melissa Hodgman as a litigation partner in D.C., the firm said Monday. Hodgman most recently served as an associate director in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

December 02, 2024 | National Law Journal

Freshfields Hires SEC Associate Director in Latest D.C. Lateral Hiring Spree

Freshfields has hired Melissa Hodgman as a litigation partner in D.C., the firm said Monday. Hodgman most recently served as an associate director in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

December 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Lawyers Picked (So Far) by Trump for Key Roles in His Second Administration

Donald Trump has nominated Todd Blanche, one of his criminal defense lawyers, to be deputy attorney general in his new administration. Blanche, an ex-Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft partner, was a former federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York for more than eight years.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

November 27, 2024 | National Law Journal

The Lawyers Picked by Trump for Key Roles in His Second Term

King & Spalding partner Jamieson Greer, selected for the U.S. trade representative position, was the latest attorney pick—and Big Law alum—for Trump's second administration.

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4 minute read

November 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Communications, Media Attorneys Brace for Changes Under Trump

“We’ve seen some rhetoric out of president-elect [Trump], Elon Musk, and chairman-designate Brendan Carr targeting the media. Around the edges, clients are asking questions about what that means and whether they should be concerned,” said Wiley's Kathleen Kirby.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

November 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

Holland & Knight, Akin, Crowell, Barnes and Day Pitney Add to DC Practices

In the latest round of lateral hiring in D.C., Holland & Knight, Day Pitney, Akin Gump, Barnes and Crowell announced new attorney hires this week.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 21, 2024 | National Law Journal

'There Is No Time to Waste': Matt Gaetz Withdraws From AG Nomination

The legal community has had a much more positive reaction to Blanche, Bove and Sauer's selection for DOJ leadership roles, believing their legal and prosecutorial background provides some stability for the agency.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

November 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

DC Law Firm Growth Falls Behind Big Firms in Other Regions

Revenue was up 7.6% for firms in the D.C. region in the first nine months, falling behind the industry average revenue growth of 11.9%, according to a Q3 report from Citi.

By Abigail Adcox

5 minute read

November 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

From ‘Deep Sadness’ to Little Concern, Gaetz’s Nomination Draws Sharp Reaction From Lawyers

"The attorney general will be able to stop things from being done a lot easier than making prosecutions where they can't make them," noted one white-collar defense lawyer.

By Abigail Adcox

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