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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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March 10, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Big Firms Headed Off 'Great Unknowns' by Pre-Paying Bills

Am Law 200 firms leaders said they wanted to get a jump-start on reducing this year's risk by prepaying more so than usual.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Polsinelli 'Zig-Zags' to Profit, Revenue Increases

The firm saw a 16.7% increase in average profits per equity partner that helped it eclipse the $1 million mark.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 09, 2021 | The American Lawyer

After Posting Big Profits, Firms Look for Savings They Can Keep

Some expenses are likely to creep back up this year. But others may reduce in the long term.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

March 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer

After Early Austerity Measures, Husch Sees 19% Profit Growth

"We saw real growth in the top line that has nothing to do with expense cuts," said the firm's chief executive.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

March 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Sidley's Revenue and Profits Climb as Firm Leverages Practice Mix

The firm was a beneficiary of the "flight to quality" dynamic last year, said firm leader Larry Barden.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

March 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Barnes & Thornburg 'Plods' Ahead With Growth, Increasing Revenue and Profits

The pandemic didn't stop the Indianapolis-based firm from opening a New York office, hiring laterals and increasing revenue by 8.5%.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

February 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer

9-Lawyer Corporate Deal Team, Including Louis Lehot, Jumps to Foley

Foley was "very comfortable with the work we did and the due diligence we've done in bringing on this group," said the firm's CEO, Jay Rothman.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

February 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Despite Early Pessimism, Benesch Grew Profits by 25%

The Cleveland-based firm had about $15 million less in expenses than it had initially planned for, said John Banks, chief operating officer for the 250-attorney firm.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

February 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Stinson Sees Revenue Dip but a 15% Surge in Profits

Nearly every line item on the firm's expense statement was under budget in 2020, but the firm's leadership expects the trend to reverse later this year.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

February 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Top Firms Have Accelerated Growth, but Clients Could Seek Middle Ground in 2021

For firms outside the Am Law 50, billing rate pressure and clients divvying up work more systematically may provide growth opportunities in 2021.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read