Industrial Evolution: How Big Law Blossomed Over the Past 40 Years
Gina Passarella Cipriani | September 03, 2019
Since The American Lawyer was founded in 1979, we've tracked the legal profession as it turned into an industry.
Gina Passarella Cipriani | September 03, 2019
Since The American Lawyer was founded in 1979, we've tracked the legal profession as it turned into an industry.
Ben Seal | September 09, 2019
The American Lawyer's Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Law Firm Leader honorees are an eclectic group of accomplished attorneys whose careers…
Dan Packel | September 03, 2019
Few could have anticipated the dramatic shift in scope and scale the industry has undergone since The American Lawyer's founding 40 years ago. We asked some of the law's brightest thinkers what we can expect over the next 10.
ALM Staff | September 03, 2019
How much have firm revenue, profits and head count changed over the years? More than you might think.
ALM Staff | September 03, 2019
Transparency, the pace of practice and the presence of technology are among the most notable shifts, according to the lawyers we asked.
Gina Passarella Cipriani | September 03, 2019
From mergers and laterals to ALSPs and the A-List, these are the dominant storylines we've covered since 1979.
ALM Staff | September 09, 2019
We asked some of the most accomplished lawyers in the profession what they would want young attorneys to know as they embark on their careers. From planning for the future to specialization, here are their answers.
Gina Passarella Cipriani | September 03, 2019
For 40 years, relationships have driven the legal industry, Gina Passarella writes.
The Young Lawyer Editorial Board | September 10, 2019
It is past time to reexamine the character and fitness process and critically scrutinize the patchwork, inconsistent and ambiguous standards.
Vivia Chen | September 04, 2019
The industry's gold standard directory remains stubbornly white and male in its coveted lawyer rankings, particularly in the most elite practice sectors.
Paul Hodkinson | September 10, 2019
Diversity of appearance doesn't necessarily ensure that firms have the right range of opinions to push forward.
Mike Mellor | September 12, 2019
Attorneys can use tools to identify potential buyers and build trust with their key constituents to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
Christine Simmons | August 29, 2019
As presidential candidates court voters across the country, they are stepping into Wall Street law firms and corporate defense firms for donations—and coming away with millions.