Andrew Maloney

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].    

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November 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Where Will Partner Hiring Surge Under Trump?

Under a better deal market, law firm lateral movement in corporate practices, such as private equity, funds, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets, will likely pick up.

By Andrew Maloney | Abigail Adcox

6 minute read

November 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Corporate Practice of the Year: The Finalists

The general winner, along with the winners of the specialty categories, will be announced Nov. 13 at The American Lawyer's Industry Awards.

By Andrew Maloney

10 minute read

November 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

With Laterals Across the Board, Polsinelli Still Building on Major Group Move

Ripple effects from Polsinelli's 47-lawyer group move this summer are still generating benefits for the firm on the lateral market.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

November 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Partner Pay Transparency Is Eroding, Even if 'Black Box' Systems Haven't Caught On

Some firms now make partner pay data less accessible. Opening up pay data can lead to "a lot of partner dissatisfaction and angst," one consultant said.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

October 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Could AI Investments Be Another Driver of Law Firm Mergers?

Some law firms have said they are interested in a combination with a larger firm partly "to have the scale necessary to properly invest in technology," said one merger consultant.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

October 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

BCLP Adds Former Seattle Mayor to Lead White Collar Practice

Jenny Durkan was mayor of Seattle from 2017 to 2021. Before that she led Quinn Emanuel's cyber practice and served as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

October 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The Practices With the Highest Jumps in Partner Pay

"It's definitely a good time to be a law firm partner," said Major, Lindsey & Africa's Louis Ramos, referring to a survey showing partners are relatively happy with their pay.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

October 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Average Partner Pay 'Surges' in Both Equity and Nonequity Tiers

The average origination amount for a partner also shot up last year, amid a general trend of partners maintaining bigger books of business.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

October 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer

When It Comes to Law Firm Mergers, Are Firm Leaders Getting FOMO?

"If the good ones are pairing up, you don't want to be the ones [left]," noted one industry observer.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

October 22, 2024 | The American Lawyer

At Least a $5M Book of Business: Partner Expectations Tighten

More top law firms have initiated earnings expectations for their equity partners, such as at least $5 million to $7 million in business each year.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read