Abigail Adcox writes about business of law news in Washington, D.C., as well as lobbying and the revolving door. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter @abigailadcox.
September 17, 2024 | National Law Journal
Doug Emhoff Headlines Harris Fundraisers With Big Law LeadersLeaders and partners from DLA Piper, Paul Weiss, Sidley Austin and Quinn Emanuel, among others, are expected to take part in upcoming fundraising for Harris.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
September 17, 2024 | National Law Journal
Paul Hastings Recruits White & Case National Security PartnerKeith Schomig's arrival will advance the national security and compliance support that the firm provides to clients such as SAP, Mitsubishi Corp., and G42, among others, Paul Hastings said.
By Abigail Adcox
2 minute read
September 16, 2024 | National Law Journal
Big Law Congressional Investigations Practices Are Proliferating. Here's Why"There aren't that many matters for law firms anymore where you're going to be dealing with the CEO, the general counsel, and all those senior people," said Robert Kelner at Covington.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
September 16, 2024 | National Law Journal
'Ready to Move Forward': Lewis Brisbois COO Talks About Priorities and His MoveRichard Davis said he was attracted to the fact "that this management team acknowledged some of the challenges but was really ready to move forward."
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
September 16, 2024 | National Law Journal
Former Feds Flock to Big Law Amid 'Robust Demand' for Enforcement CounselWeil, Milbank and Mayer Brown have recruited former Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department and SEC enforcement and litigation officials in Washington.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
September 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer
Hogan Lovells Will Shutter 3 International Offices Amid Strategy to Follow 'Greatest Opportunities'The office closings affect about 65 attorneys, including 11 partners, and 58 support staff.
By Abigail Adcox
5 minute read
September 10, 2024 | National Law Journal
Kramer Levin Hires Ex-Special Counsel to President Biden, Among Latest DC Firm NewsArnold & Porter, Nixon Peabody, Holland & Knight and McGuireWoods also made lateral hires.
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
September 09, 2024 | National Law Journal
Hogan Lovells and MoFo Partners to Headline Kamala Harris FundraisersAttorneys at Sidley, Sullivan & Cromwell, Cleary Gottlieb, Paul Weiss, among other big firms, are also playing a role in her fundraising this month.
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
September 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Covington Hit With Crypto Inventor's Legal Malpractice Suit Seeking $100MSteven Nerayoff claims Covington's Alan Vinegrad advised him not to share exculpatory information with prosecutors. A Covington spokesperson said "the lawsuit lacks merit."
By Abigail Adcox
3 minute read
September 06, 2024 | National Law Journal
Paul Weiss Partner Gets Thrown in Political Spotlight as Antitrust Trial and Debate NearIn interviews, several ethics and political science experts dismissed "conflict" concerns by GOP critics, even if Karen Dunn's dual role may pose as a "perception problem."
By Abigail Adcox
4 minute read
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