Ben Seal

Ben Seal is managing editor of The American Lawyer. He joined the magazine in February 2018, and previously spent five years working for The Legal Intelligencer, editing the paper's magazines and supplements and reporting on Pennsylvania's state courts, legislature and Attorney General's Office. Contact him at [email protected] or @BSealTAL.

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October 19, 2023 | International Edition

Why Arbitration Spinoffs Are 'Part Push, Part Pull' for Big Law

International arbitration practitioners have been ditching large firms to branch out on their own, largely because they want to be free from law firm conflicts and bureaucracy. But as firms continue their race toward maximum profitability and higher margins, large arbitration practices have lost some of their luster for Big Law.

By Ben Seal

8 minute read

May 16, 2023 | International Edition

Are You Utilizing AI Yet? It May Change Your Relationship With Outside Counsel

"There's a lot of potential for AI to totally disrupt our business, so we better be at the forefront of using it," says Grab general counsel Chris Betts.

By Ben Seal

8 minute read

May 16, 2023 | International Edition

Are You Utilizing AI Yet? It May Change Your Relationship With Outside Counsel

"There's a lot of potential for AI to totally disrupt our business, so we better be at the forefront of using it," says Grab general counsel Chris Betts.

By Ben Seal

8 minute read

April 04, 2023 | International Edition

Clients Look to ALSPs, Flexible Lawyering: 'Traditional Service From Law Firms Doesn't Cut It Anymore'

"An alternative legal service provider that can contribute to my team, instead of a law firm that wants to take work away from my team, is going to be increasingly valuable as I try to position my department in a strategic way," says William Bowes, general counsel of Condé Nast.

By Ben Seal

9 minute read

March 08, 2023 | International Edition

Competitors, Law Firms Aid GCs Navigating Ballooning ESG Duties

The growing regulatory requirements are putting general counsel at the head of the table when it comes to managing board-level issues around ESG—both a challenge and an opportunity.

By Ben Seal

6 minute read