Fueled by increased demand across a range of practices, revenue at Locke Lord improved by 5.8% in 2021, even as the firm slimmed down, losing 3.6% of its lawyers, and net income dropped by 5.7%.

“It was a strong year for us, frankly for a lot … in the industry. I’m proud of our people with the hybrid work environment and all of the issues that arose,” said David Taylor, the firm’s Houston-based chair.