National Law Journal

Mondo Times editors    Boulder, Colorado USA

Posted at 6:09pm on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

The national law firm of McKool Smith is one of 20 firms from across the United States selected by The National Law Journal for the "Midsize Hot List," a compilation of the country's leading law firms based on the firms' implementation of "creative, innovative strategies."

In a story published June 29, 2009, in conjunction with the listing, The National Law Journal notes several reasons for selecting McKool Smith, including the firm's expansion into Washington, D.C., and New York during the past two years, and the addition of prominent lateral attorneys in the core practice areas of commercial litigation, white collar litigation and intellectual property litigation. The "Midsize Hot List" covers U.S. firms with 50-300 lawyers, and McKool Smith has slightly more than 100 attorneys.

"We are very happy to be in such good company in the 'Midsize Hot List,'" says Mike McKool, co-founder of McKool Smith. "With general counsel everywhere looking for better ways to spend their litigation dollars, we always work to improve our level of service and control costs at the same time. It's great to know that work resonates with our clients."

Noting that midsize firms "have proven more agile than their bigger competitors," editors from The National Law Journal detail how many midsize firms like McKool Smith are meeting client demands by offering cutting-edge alternate billing arrangements and fee structures that do not rely on hourly billing.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder, Colorado USA

Posted at 3:47pm on Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

March 18, 2009: Audience Development magazine reported that The National Law Journal and Legal Times are to merge, and the new publication will use the National Law Journal name:

"Incisive Media announced plans this week to merge two of its legal publications — The National Law Journal and Legal Times — into one title. The combined publication, which will operate under The National Law Journal brand and debut in May, will offer print and online national legal news and analysis. David Brown, editor and publisher of Legal Times, will serve as editor in chief of the new National Law Journal.

Readers of Legal Times, which currently focuses on legal issues in Washington, DC, will receive enhanced coverage of national law firms, the business of law, courts, litigation and in-house counsel, while current National Law Journal readers will gain expanded coverage of the Supreme Court, Capitol Hill, federal regulatory agencies, and the Justice Department.

Legal Times currently has a total circulation of 5,000, while The National Law Journal has a total circulation of 15,000. Lincoln says that the new publication will have a combined paid circulation of approximately 17,000. (Part of The National Law Journal's current circulation is non-paid controlled distribution and will be decreased.)"