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Amanda O'brien

Amanda O'brien

April 12, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

For Pa. Big Law Litigators, AI Is 'The Next Frontier'

The growing deployment of the technology will likely create demand for experts in data privacy, consumer protection, antitrust and beyond.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

April 10, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Faegre Drinker's New Chair Explains Opportunities, Goals and 'Uncertainty' Challenges

Gina Kastel speaks on where the firm is looking to grow during the new fiscal year.

By Amanda O'Brien

8 minute read

April 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Strong Deals Led Troutman Pepper to Another Year of Revenue Gains

Troutman saw a 2.8% increase in net income spread across an equity partner pool that shrunk 8.5%, allowing profits per equity partner to soar 12.4% to $1.55 million, as the firm de-equitized some of its partnership.

By Amanda O'Brien | Justin Henry

4 minute read

April 07, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Attorney Disbarred After Suit Alleges Lying to Clients, Forging Judicial Documents

After a lawsuit prompted media coverage, an attorney says he has "found a number of additional claims against [James Conaboy and his firm] on behalf of former clients in Monroe County."

By Amanda O'Brien

2 minute read

April 06, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Barley Snyder Acquires Lebanon Firm Reilly Wolfson

The lawyers are aiming to reach a growing legal market in Lebanon.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

April 06, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Appeals Court Rejects Efforts to Reinstate Malpractice Suit Against Saul Ewing Stemming From $50 Million Settlement

Arguments focused on when the companies should have been aware that they had a potential malpractice claim, with the parties arguing that a 2004 email advising them to enter into a Department of Justice consent decree was deceptive and "would have caused 'reasonable minds' to relax their vigilance."

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

April 04, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Stevens & Lee Criminal Defense Duo Jump to Saxton & Stump

The pair said they plan on bringing their clients with them to their new firm.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

April 03, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fox Rothschild Names 5 New Office Managing Partners

The new names in Blue Bell, Atlantic City, Princeton, Kansas City and Los Angeles are part of a "normal rotation" intended to promote a culture of collaboration within the firm, according to newly elevated chair Mark Morris.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

March 31, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Eckert Seamans Forms 'Inclusion Council' to Direct Diversity in Recruiting, Better Retention

The newly minted Inclusion Council has already created a language guide to educate employees on the implications of the language they use even in ordinary conversation and how certain terms or phrases might impact co-workers.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

March 30, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Trust Account Missteps 'Disproportionately' Lead to Discipline for Pa. Attorneys

Whether from ignorance or laziness, IOLTA snafus often land practitioners in front of authorities, and the issue is heightened in small firms.

By Amanda O'Brien

6 minute read