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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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November 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Why Analysts Caution Against Forecasting Based on Declining 2020 Demand

Demand has faltered in ways the legal industry hasn't seen since the Great Recession, but industry analysts warn against reading too much into it just yet.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

November 13, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Hire Up: As Many Offices Remain Empty, Firms Are Still Making Real Estate Moves

Haynes and Boone and Buchalter hired real estate lawyers, as Debevoise and Plimpton and Lowenstein Sandler added white-collar pros.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

November 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer

White-Collar Groups Expect 'A New Day' Under Biden Administration

"I think the expectation generally is that Rip Van Winkle wakes up, and we see a much different environment," Dechert's David Kelley said.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

November 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Biden Recruits Numerous Big Law Attorneys to Aid Transition

Lawyers from nearly two dozen Am Law 200 firms, many of whom have deep government experience, make appearances on Biden's list of agency review team members.

By Andrew Maloney

4 minute read

November 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Cadwalader and Bar Groups Among Latest to Report Data Breach Incidents

Data breach reports from Cadwalader and the New York City Bar and Chicago Bar Association highlight growing fears of data security issues during the pandemic.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

November 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer

After Drop in Hiring, Big Firms Are 'Lucratively Positioned' for Year-End

While demand for legal services fell by 2.4% in the third quarter, profitability was buoyed by increased work rates and a drop in hiring and expenses, according to a new Peer Monitor report.

By Andrew Maloney

3 minute read

November 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Partner Promotion Decisions May See Long-Term Impact From 2020

Not being together physically can be a challenge for evaluating and helping develop new lawyers—another motivation for some law firm leaders to return to the office.

By Andrew Maloney

6 minute read

November 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Volunteers: Election Day Problems 'Magnified' by COVID

Complaints about mask wearing and social distancing have been added to the relatively routine Election Day concerns, said lawyers volunteering to answer an election hotline.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

November 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Talent Battle Rages On As Top Firms Also Compete in Associate Bonuses

Latham is among those that appear to be gaining ground in the talent market during the pandemic, as Covid-19 continues to spread and substantial uncertainty remains in business and politics.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

October 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Big Firms Boost Volunteer Hours to Support 'Unprecedented' Volume of Election Inquiries

Firms such as Simpson Thacher and Proskauer Rose anticipate devoting many more volunteer hours to the Election Protection program this year.

By Andrew Maloney

5 minute read