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].
June 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer
'Still More to Be Had': New Chicago Law Firm Leaders Have High Growth Aspirations"We've looked at mergers of very large offices, into ours, here in Chicago. We've looked at large groups, smaller groups, whatever it is, there's no set limit," noted one Big Law office leader in the Windy City.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
June 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Billing Rate Hikes 'Not Slowing Down,' With Pricing Surges Expected in 2024About 86% of large firms in the U.S. and U.K. expect to increase billing rates over the next 12 months, according to new survey results.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
June 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Midyear Associate Bonuses Are Catching Big Law Attention, but Will Other Firms Actually Follow?"Could it get some of those firms thinking? I think it definitely could," said Stephanie Biderman, an associate recruiter.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
June 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer
As Law Firm Tech Options Grow, Keep It People-Focused, Accessible, Urge Tech ExpertsMorgan Lewis' Scott Milner counseled a sort of hands-on empathy in getting employees to embrace a new technology or a new way of working.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
June 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Latham Mulls 'Super' Points for Partner Pay, as Industry Makes 'Tectonic' Comp Changes"Super" points at Latham as well as the legal industry are gaining traction, some observers say.
By Andrew Maloney
5 minute read
June 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Mayer Brown Recruits Gibson Dunn Partner to Co-Lead Employment Litigation PracticeGabrielle Levin's addition is "a clear indication of our commitment to developing a versatile practice in New York," noted Matthew Ingber, managing partner of the firm's New York office.
By Andrew Maloney
3 minute read
June 18, 2024 | National Law Journal
For Law Firms, There's No Substitute For Associate GrowthThe total number of associates in the NLJ 500 now numbers approximately 84,651, more than 10,000 additional associates since 2018.
By Andrew Maloney
8 minute read
June 17, 2024 | The American Lawyer
As New Chair Takes Reins of Winston, He Wants to Do Things a Little DifferentlySteve D'Amore has implemented a small management team that includes four other partners to handle areas such as talent, branding and overall strategy.
By Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
June 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Adds Cooley Partner to Lead New VC Fund Formation GroupShane Goudey has formed more than 1,000 funds ranging from early stage and pledge funds to multibillion-dollar venture capital and leveraged buyout funds, Sidley said.
By Andrew Maloney
2 minute read
June 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer
With Bankruptcy 'Robust,' Arnold & Porter Adds Partner in Chicago"I think there is continued momentum in the restructuring space, and I think this is the time to make the change—in what I would say is a strong restructuring environment."
By Andrew Maloney
4 minute read
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