Abigail Adcox

Abigail Adcox

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.

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September 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Doug Emhoff Headlines Harris Fundraisers With Big Law Leaders

Leaders 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 Partner

Keith 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.

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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 Move

Richard Davis said he was attracted to the fact "that this management team acknowledged some of the challenges but was really ready to move forward."

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5 minute read

September 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

Former Feds Flock to Big Law Amid 'Robust Demand' for Enforcement Counsel

Weil, 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 News

Arnold & 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 Fundraisers

Attorneys 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 $100M

Steven 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 Near

In 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