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].
October 08, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Willkie Keeps Building in Chicago as Office Eclipses 100 LawyersThe lateral moves are consistent with its strategy to stock up on "A-plus practitioners" in places where the firm is already strong, said Willkie Midwest office leader Craig Martin.
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
October 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Former Mayer Brown Chair Bob Helman, Who Steered the Firm Through Turbulent Time, Dies at 90"His successes on behalf of clients are legion, including his representation of Santa Fe Pacific in a merger that created the largest North American rail network," the firm said in a statement.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
October 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Library and Research Roles, Long Endangered, Are Making a ComebackAI is one likely driver behind the "greatest shake-up" in law firm staffing over the last year.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 03, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Internal Leadership Revamp Aids Growth of Spencer Fane"We don't believe it is feasible for a practice group leader or co-leaders to effectively execute on everything in the current job description of a practice group leader," firm chair Pat Whalen said.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
October 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'Higher Level' of Law Firm Merger Activity Expected in 2025, but Tie-Ups Remain Steady so Far"I do think there are fewer options" for merger partners, noted consultant Lisa Smith, "although there's always new firms forming, and new firms spinning off."
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
October 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland Keeps New Partner Promotion Class at 200 LawyersThe firm's latest partner promotions are the first time the class has decreased year-over-year in at least the last eight years.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
October 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer
In Another Am Law 200 Firm Merger, Spencer Fane Expands in Las VegasSpencer Fane adds about 14 lawyers in its combination with Las Vegas-based Holley Driggs.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
September 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Jenner Selects New MP, with Katya Jestin Stepping Back From RoleFirm revenue is projected to be up more than 48% relative to 2020 by end of the year, meaning a little more than $660.5 million in 2024.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Mergers Are Flowing West with the 'Direction of Business'A mix of agreeable rate structures in secondary markets, population increases and certain client industries are leading more firms to find merger partners in the Western half of the U.S.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
September 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Senior Partners Approach $3,000 an Hour, As More Billing Rate Hikes Expected in 2025About 16 Am Law 50 firms have third-year associates with rates over $1,000, but Valeo Partners project around half of the Am Law 50 to have rates of over $1,000 for this group of lawyers by 2025.
By Mimi Lamarre | Andrew Maloney
5 minute read