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Amanda O'brien

Amanda O'brien

February 05, 2024 | National Law Journal

Lowenstein Hires New Data Privacy Chair From Alston & Bird

Amy Mushahwar has also spent time at Holland & Knight, Reed Smith, Ballard Spahr and Davis Wright Tremaine.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

February 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Steptoe Duo, Including Ex-Puerto Rico Governor, Jumps to Reed Smith

Luis Fortuño, the former governor of the U.S. territory, and global commercial disputes group partner Juliya Arbisman both have international practices.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

January 31, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Aggressive Rate Hikes, Strong 4th Quarter Collections Drive 2023 Revenue Growth for Phila. Firms

The six Philadelphia-based firms surveyed by Wells Fargo together increased revenues by 4.7%, compared to a nationwide average of 6.0%.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 30, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Eckert Seamans Brings On First COO in 10 Years

Eddie Raychaudhuri arrives from DLA Piper, where he served as a practice group director.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 29, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

What's in a Name? Law Firms Rebrand HR to 'People Operations'

The shift away from HR terminology to "talent development" has largely played out among large law firms, where titles such as chief people officer and chief talent officer are widespread, and is gradually encroaching on the midsize firm sector. Consultants say this evolution is tied to the aggressive war for talent in the legal profession.

By Justin Henry | Amanda O'Brien

6 minute read

January 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Cozen O'Connor Announces First-Year Salary Increases in Phila., New York and Washington

First-year associates in Philadelphia will earn $195,000 while those in New York and Washington, D.C., will get bumped up to $205,000.

By Amanda O'Brien

2 minute read

January 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Morgan Lewis Adds Former Ballard Spahr Practice Leader

Aliza Karetnick had been at Ballard since 2019, when she arrived from Duane Morris.

By Amanda O'Brien

2 minute read

January 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ballard Spahr Data Privacy Co-Chair Jumps to Equivalent Role at Blank Rome

Philadelphia-based Philip Yannella will co-lead Blank Rome's privacy, security, and data protection practice alongside partner Sharon Klein.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

January 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Dilworth Acquires Suburban Phila. Trusts & Estates Boutique

In addition to adding on one partner, two associates, and four staff members, Dilworth is taking over Yorkway Law Group's leases in Jenkintown, Feasterville and Doylestown.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Troutman Pepper, Davis Polk Cases Put Partners' Feedback for Associates Under the Microscope

A recent lawsuit and an ongoing trial highlight the challenges that supervisors face in delivering constructive criticism to underperforming attorneys.

By Amanda O'Brien

6 minute read