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Amanda O'brien

Amanda O'brien

May 03, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Client Demand, Geographic Convenience Spurs New Weber Gallagher Office in Chicago

The Philadelphia-based firm's combination with insurance boutique Novak Law comes after three Am Law 200 firms have already moved into or grown in Chicago via mergers so far in 2023.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

May 03, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

A Fresh 'Billable Hours Requirement': Horn Williamson Managing Partner Earns His Wharton MBA

Ryan Lockman built a model to determine how to balance his time between completing required hours at his firm and managing his homework.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

May 01, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Kleinbard Brings on New Executive Director, Four New Attorneys

The additions qualify as "pretty dramatic growth" for the 35-lawyer firm, according to managing partner Michael Frattone.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

April 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fox Rothschild Adds 'Niche' North Carolina-Based Boutique via Merger

Dempsey Law, with two attorneys as well as support staff, focused on family law, particularly domestic and international adoption efforts as well as work involving assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

April 25, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Obermayer Sued for Legal Malpractice, Misrepresentation by Car Loan Provider

Dominion Management Services and its leaders accused the firm and partner Walter Cohen, a former Pennsylvania attorney general, of botching the defense of a state usury enforcement action.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

April 25, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

McNees Hires Group of Real Estate Attorneys, Opens Second Maryland Office

The arrival of seven real estate and construction attorneys from Towson-based boutique Sagal Filbert Quasney & Betten is neither an acquisition or a merger, according to McNees. One attorney from the Sagal firm is not making the move.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

April 21, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Philly Labor and Employment Firm Spear Wilderman Hit With Data Breach Class Action

The firm allegedly waited for more than a year and a half before informing clients of the breach, which may have affected "thousands" of individuals.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

April 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Eckert Seamans Taps Pittsburgh Litigator Scott Cessar as Next CEO

Cessar will succeed Timothy Hudak at the start of May. He's looking to continue the firm's competitive rates and lean staffing of cases.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

April 19, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

McNees Creates New ESG Practice Group, First of Its Kind in Central Pennsylvania

"Businesses understand the value of implementing ESG principles as one way in which to improve their bottom-line costs," said practice leader Frannie Reilly.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

April 19, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

5 Pennsylvania Firms Grew Faster Than the Am Law 100

Morgan Lewis, Troutman Pepper Hamilton & Sanders, Duane Morris, Cozen O'Connor, and Blank Rome all outperformed the 2.7% growth rate of the whole Am Law 100.

By Amanda O'Brien

2 minute read