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Amanda O'brien

Amanda O'brien

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

April 18, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Duane Morris Hires New CIO, Addresses Cybersecurity and Other Concerns

Michael Bruckner joined the firm from Buckley LLP, which merged with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe at the start of February.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

April 17, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

After Exiting Phila.'s Mayoral Race, Obermayer's Derek Green Talks Campaign Finance and 'Pay-to-Play' Laws

The former city councilman struggled to keep pace with better-funded candidates. Even friends from outside of the city couldn't donate to his campaign because they're partners at a Philadelphia-based law firm that's bound by strict rules on contributions.

By Amanda O'Brien

7 minute read

April 17, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Alphabet Stew: Phila.-Area Life Sciences Attorneys Share Concerns on Future Litigation

Local firms are preparing for an approaching wave of regulation and scrutiny by both federal and state governments. Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) are under the spotlight.

By Amanda O'Brien

6 minute read

April 17, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Johnny Doc Raises 'Serious Concerns' About Ballard Spahr's Conflicts: Federal Judge

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Schmehl denied a request by the convicted former union leader to dismiss embezzlement charges slated for a trial next month, but he did conclude that the allegations are enough to justify an evidentiary hearing on the firm's prior defense of bribery charges.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

April 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Heading In-House, Kirkland Associate Reflects on Side Hustle, New Book and 'Very Condescending' Big Law Diversity Push

After starting up several restaurants in Philadelphia and the Jersey shore and writing a book on diversity issues, Braeden Anderson is poised to start a new gig as assistant general counsel for trading platform Robinhood.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

April 13, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Nearly a Month After Ransomware Attack, Kline & Specter Notifies Clients

The breach impacted a total of 3,334 individuals and sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, may have been acquired by hackers, according to a report filed with the Maine Attorney General's Office.

By Amanda O'Brien

2 minute read

April 12, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Eighth Ex-Dentons Attorney Joins K&L Gates in Pittsburgh

Scott Graham joins seven former colleagues who jumped from Dentons Cohen & Grigsby corporate and private equity practices in January.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read