Amanda O'Brien
Amanda O'Brien covers how law businesses are conducted throughout the state of Pennsylvania. She can be reached at [email protected].
June 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Cozen O'Connor, Faegre Drinker Add to State AGs PracticesCozen 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 ExpenseWhile 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 DemiseTwo 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 TeasdaleMichael 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 DisbarmentScott 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
June 04, 2024 | The American Lawyer
For Law Firm Succession Planning, GCs Take Matters Into Their Own Hands"I'm not reliant on any one specific attorney in any area I need assistance," said Utz general counsel Theresa Shea. "If someone were to retire, my primary billing contact might change, but my overall relationship with the firm would not."
By Amanda O'Brien
5 minute read
May 30, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal
'Hang Up Your Spurs': Longtime Fox Rothschild Partner Claims Age Discrimination in NJ LawsuitFormer equity partner and corporate department chair Michael Kline says he was forced into an income partner role at the firm in 2018 on hitting age 73.
By Amanda O'Brien
5 minute read
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