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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March 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

Paul Hastings Hires White & Case Partner as Co-Chair of International Arbitration Practice

Jonathan Hamilton was previously head of White & Case's Latin America arbitration practice.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

March 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

Wilmer's Revenue and Profits Soar Amid Boom in Countercyclical Practices

While the firm landed in the spotlight for its clients' congressional testimony, Wilmer's revenue and profit grew 10% or more in 2023, amid gains in litigation and investigations practices.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

March 14, 2024 | National Law Journal

Big Law Associate's Ex-Boyfriend Sentenced to 15 Months for Trading on Firm's Deal Info

Seth Markin's sentencing for an insider trading scheme highlights the continued security concerns for law firms, especially those with remote and hybrid working arrangements for their lawyers.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

March 14, 2024 | National Law Journal

With Slower Start to 2023, Munger Tolles Sees Revenue Decline to $306M While PEP Rises

As the number of equity partners at the firm shrunk nearly 10% to 74, the firm's average PEP was up around 5% to $2.2 million.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

March 13, 2024 | National Law Journal

Goodwin, Orrick, Steptoe, Willkie Add DC Partners Amid Uptick in Lateral Moves

Goodwin brought on Lori Gordon, who was co-chair of their post-grant practice at Perkins Coie. She was one of several Am Law 200 partners to join new firms in D.C.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

March 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

As New Client Business Expands, ArentFox Schiff Sees Revenue and Profit Spike

"Ten percent of our revenue came from brand-new clients, [which] we attribute in large part to the merger," firm managing partner Brian Waldman said.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

March 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

Weil Hires SEC Veteran, Amid String of DC Partner Moves in Big Law

Christopher Mulligan was at the agency for more than a decade, while Sidley Austin and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck have brought on board new litigators.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

March 08, 2024 | National Law Journal

Venable Sees Another Consecutive Year of Growth With Revenue Up 12% to $812 Million

Venable has seen consecutive revenue growth for more than a decade.

By Abigail Adcox

3 minute read

March 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

Without Contingency Fees Windfall, Crowell's Gross Revenue Inched Up 0.9% to $595 million

PEP declined without a significant windfall from contingency receipts. But the firm's base business revenue was up 6.8%, Crowell Chair Phil Inglima said.

By Abigail Adcox

4 minute read

March 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

Government Contracts Leader Marcia Madsen Dies at Age 75

Madsen was a longtime partner and chair of Mayer Brown's U.S. government contracts practice, which she founded at the firm.

By Abigail Adcox

2 minute read

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