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Amanda O'brien

Amanda O'brien

October 05, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Feldman Shepherd Lands 3 Laterals to Fortify Core Practices

Philadelphia Board of Education President Reginald Streater, formerly of Berger Montague, Daniel Klaproth of Murray, Stone & Wilson and Samuel Mukiibi of Grant & Eisenhofer will also continue their individual niches in civil rights and nursing home neglect cases.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

October 05, 2023 | The American Lawyer

This Litigation Funder Has Loaned Money To a Growing List of Troubled Firms

When Philadelphia-based Sacks Weston declared bankruptcy in August, it became the latest firm to do business with Virage Capital and then hit the skids.

By Amanda O'Brien

11 minute read

October 03, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ballard Spahr Litigator David Pittinsky Dies at 81

Pittinsky became the second Black partner at Dilworth Paxson before joining Ballard in 1992. His clients included Frank Sinatra, the Philadelphia Orchestra and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

October 03, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Riker Danzig Names Commercial Litigator as Next Managing Partner

Michael O'Mullan will succeed current managing partners Lance Kalik and Michael O'Donnell at the start of 2024.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

October 02, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia City Solicitor to Rejoin Morgan Lewis as Partner

Diana Cortes spent five years at the firm early in her career. In 2020, she became the first Latina city solicitor in Philadelphia's history.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

September 29, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

With Phila. Firms 'Stuck in a Rut' on Office Attendance, Cozen Earns Plaudits for Fresh Approach

One local firm leader called the firm's policy of asking partners to assign work to office attendees "a good effort" to bring people back in.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

September 28, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

McCarter & English Adds White-Collar Litigator From Armstrong Teasdale in Phila.

Daniella Gordon, who specializes in construction litigation and white-collar defense, is the fifth partner to leave Armstrong Teasdale in Philadelphia in the last month.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

September 27, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

3rd Circuit Won't Revive Pharmacy Client's $12M Contract Suit Against Polsinelli

The appeals court found that online pharmacy Philidor didn't demonstrate the law firm violated the terms of a contract by pushing work to co-counsel at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

September 27, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

White and Williams Expands 'Backbone' Insurance Practice With 4 Additions

Victoria Fuller, Daniel Bryer and Dirk Haarhoff join the firm as partners in Boston, Newark and New York, respectively.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

September 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Cozen O'Connor Looks to Favor Officegoers in Work Allocation

"We will encourage partners to give work to those who are in office," said executive chairman and CEO Michael Heller. Attorneys at the firm are currently expected to show up three days a week.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read