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Dan Roe
I'm a reporter covering the business of law, focusing on Florida-based and national law firms for the Daily Business Review, The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach me at: [email protected] or on Twitter at @dan_roe_.
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June 8, 2023 | North America
Shifting Big Law Power Dynamics Pave Way for More 4-Day Attendance Policies
Not every large firm wants to mandate four days of attendance, but those that do are feeling more empowered than ever.
By Dan Roe | Patrick Smith
3 minute read
June 7, 2023 | North America
Davis Polk to Mandate 4 Days a Week in the Office for All US Attorneys, Staff
The policy is slated to take effect the week the first week in September but for now applies only to U.S. employees.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
June 4, 2023 | North America
As Layoffs Loom, How Much Control Do Associates Have Over Low Billable Hours?
As law firms wait and see whether the economy picks up in the third quarter, associates at risk of layoffs are feeling the other side of the billable hour's wrath.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
May 31, 2023 | North America
In Battle for Billable Hours, Not Coming in Will Cost Some Associates Their Jobs
"Frankly, I do not give assignments to associates and junior partners who are not in the office at least 3 days a week," wrote one Am Law 100 practice leader.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
May 25, 2023 | North America
BCLP Cuts 47 Staff Globally, Citing Excess Capacity in Secretarial and Administrative Roles
The global law firm announced the layoffs Thursday morning, stating affected employees had been notified and provided with "competitive" severance benefits and outplacement assistance.
By Dan Roe
2 minute read
May 22, 2023 | North America
More First-Year Deferrals Likely as Firms Grapple With Dormant Corporate Practices, Large Incoming Class Sizes
Some firms are considering deferring start dates to January, coinciding with an expected uptick in demand.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
May 18, 2023 | North America
Fear or FOMO: Big Law Split on How to Boost Office Attendance
With at least five Am Law 100 firms tying bonuses to office attendance, law firms appear more comfortable with taking punitive measures to induce attendance.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
April 22, 2023 | North America
Can Rates Make Up for Expense Growth Much Longer?
Rates and expenses have a limited window to rise in unison before law firms have to turn to innovation.
By Dan Roe
8 minute read
March 31, 2023 | North America
What $1,000 an Hour Gets You in the Am Law 200 Today
Second-year associates and 19th-year partners share the same billing rate in recent bankruptcy filings.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
March 22, 2023 | North America
Strength in Disputes, Middle-Market M&A Helped Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Offset Russia Losses
The global law firm, which brought on a four-partner group from DLA Piper in Frankfurt, said it would continue to look for growth in areas of high demand internationally, including in Dubai and Paris.
By Dan Roe
4 minute read
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