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Amanda O'brien

Amanda O'brien

June 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

'Recover, Reflect, Retool and Retry': Lessons From Women Atop Pa. Legal Community

The top jurists on the three statewide appellate courts joined the president judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and a U.S. congresswoman at the Philadelphia Bar Association's quarterly meeting.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

June 21, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Motley Rice Hires New Office Leader to Deepen Mass Torts, Trial Practice in Philadelphia

Michael Daly arrives from Pogust Goodhead as the Ozempic mass tort litigation is consolidated in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

June 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Cozen O'Connor, Faegre Drinker Add to State AGs Practices

Cozen O'Connor is moving into Little Rock with the hire of a former Arkansas attorney general, while Faegre Drinker's hire arrives from Troutman Pepper in New York.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

June 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer

With 'Fractional' C-Suite Advisers, Midsize Firms Balance Expertise With Expense

While the fractional C-suite model may sound similar to the consulting model, these professionals focus on smaller firms and boast a more hands-on approach to their work

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

June 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Four Firms Launch Class Actions After University of the Arts' Sudden Demise

Two of the suits are on behalf of former employees, while two are on behalf of former students.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

June 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

With Lateral Market Heating Up, Emerging Companies Lawyers Bullish on Coming Months

"One of the things that is very interesting about this sector, just in terms of the business cycle, is there's a fair amount of activity even when the overall market is weaker," said Martin Wellington, Sidley Austin's ECVC leader.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

June 12, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

'It's All About Building Relationships': Phila. Firm Leaders Foster Community Ties Via Investments and Service

"Part of my business generation has been tied to investments that I've made," said Cozen O'Connor executive chair and CEO Michael Heller.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

June 10, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Saul Ewing Snags Two Dealmakers From Armstrong Teasdale

Michael Petrizzo will be based in the firm's Philadelphia and New York offices, while Julia Taylor will be working from Washington, D.C.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

June 07, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Culture Key to Remaining Competitive for Talent at Midsize Firms

"Less and less people are concerned with upward mobility as they were in years past," said Philadelphia-area recruiter Brian Levinson. "We live in a now moment, and they're worried about the now."

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

June 06, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Convicted Phila. Attorney Explains Misappropriation From Firm in Fight Against Disbarment

Scott Diamond said at a disciplinary hearing that his "stupid stealing" of money from Sacks Weston was aimed at closing the gap between what he was guaranteed and what he earned.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read