Amanda O'brien

January 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer

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

January 22, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former litigation department chair Michael O'Mara stepped into the role earlier this month, succeeding Jeffrey Lutsky, who remains co-chair of the firm.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

January 19, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

"We want to make it a workspace people love to come to," incoming Philadelphia office co-chair Matthew Comisky said of the office renovation, which is slated to take place over the next 12 to 18 months.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 18, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Steve Williams, the firmwide managing partner at Cohen Seglias, joked he'd been "hounding" lawyers at Nauman Smith about a merger for years. The pending retirement of the firm's senior partner made the timing "ideal."

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

January 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The combined firm, which will go by the name Dailey LLP, is now home to 14 attorneys including four from Levan.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

Gita Sankano said she was fired after complaining about a partner's "outrageously demeaning, dehumanizing, and demoralizing email."

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

January 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

"We've opened offices where our clients are complaining about nuclear verdicts," said firm founder Robert Tyson.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

January 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

COVID-19 court closures put pressure on some firms' economic models, and most players in the arena don't regularly bring in fresh talent to create a pool of future leaders.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

January 11, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pittsburgh-based shareholder James Newell will take over from Philadelphia-based Joe Dougherty in May.

By Amanda O'Brien

2 minute read

January 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Broken down geographically, Miami had one of the highest percentages of female associates, making up 55% of the associate population, with Phoenix coming in at a close second, with 54% women associates, while St. Louis trailed behind in last place.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read