Andrew Maloney

1 day ago | law.com | Andrew Maloney

After adding more than 10,000 lawyers over the last 12 months, the NLJ 500 now boasts nearly 200,000 attorneys in total, with the average individual firm just a hair beneath 400 timekeepers (396), according to our Law.com Compass data specialists. But a quick glance at the movers and shakers within the cohort displays more than the extent of growth within the industry — it also illustrates the variety.

1 week ago | law.com | Andrew Maloney |Michael Mora

With new crypto rules percolating in Washington, D.C and predictions of growth stemming from the industry’s broad ambitions, Big Law firms are continuing to stock up on lawyers, deals and practices in the digital assets space. Just this month, Latham & Watkins and Kirkland & Ellis announced crypto-related transactions or added digital currency expertise, while Winston & Strawn officially launched a financial innovation and regulation practice.

1 week ago | law.com | Andrew Maloney

Kirkland & Ellis has brought on a 13-partner team from King & Spalding that spans from New York to Texas and Los Angeles, the firm said Tuesday, as it builds on a marquee group hire earlier this year as well as continued demand for mass torts and products liability work. Altogether, close to 30 lawyers will be joining from King & Spalding, the firm said, including associates.

2 weeks ago | law.com | Andrew Maloney

With strong performances throughout the Am Law 200 last year, partner pay evolved and surged into a different stratosphere. But in 2025, systems set up to reward high performers may not be as bountiful if the economy takes a hit, and firms that came into this year expecting to go gangbusters may reduce draws and distributions for some partners, consultants said.

2 weeks ago | law.com | Andrew Maloney

Law firms and businesses in general could be in for a “rocky” next few quarters, industry analysts say. How should they prepare for an economically shaky period ahead? Law firm leaders and industry observers say it’s a matter of understanding and tracking their business, as well as being clear about their aspirations. Some are already shifting attorneys from slower practices to busier ones, or easing up on hiring.