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Amanda O'Brien

Amanda O'Brien

Amanda O'Brien covers how law businesses are conducted throughout the state of Pennsylvania. She can be reached at [email protected].

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February 22, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former Eckert Seamans Trio Returns to Firm, Citing New Leadership

Litigators Ray Middleman, Amy Roy and Shane Valenzi left for Baltimore-based Whiteford, Taylor & Preston in 2022, but Eckert CEO Scott Cessar, who started in the role last May, successfully recruited them back.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

February 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Faegre Drinker Rebounds From 2022 With Double-Digit PEP Growth

"We saw these huge gains in litigation, including product liability, intellectual property, class actions, appellate work," said Chair Gina Kastel, who is close to completing her first year in the role.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

February 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Weber Gallagher Snags Vaughan Baio Leader in Bid to Broaden Litigation Portfolio

Madeline Baio's current work in commercial litigation on behalf of transportation companies sits outside of the firm's primary focus on general liability.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

February 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The Sweet Spot Between Microaggressions and Empty Words: Threading the Needle on Associate Feedback

Law firms and partners may struggle to deliver appropriate guidance to rising attorneys while keeping diversity, equity, and inclusion standards in mind. But getting it wrong has real costs.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

February 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Business Litigation Firm Sees Founding Partner Leave for Spinoff With Pa., NY, NJ Offices

Litigation boutique P&K Park is composed of five attorneys who were with the firm previously known as Littleton Park Joyce Ughetta & Kelly.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

February 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former GSK Patent Leader Moves to Troutman Pepper

Duke Fitch started at the company as a medicinal chemist and rose to vice president of U.S. pharmaceutical patents after earning his law degree.

By Amanda O'Brien

2 minute read

February 15, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Former McElroy Deutsch CFO Charged With Embezzlement

John Dunlea faces a potential total of 15 years in prison and fines of up to $165,000 under New Jersey law.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

February 14, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Clark Hill Adds on Dentons Cohen & Grigsby Real Estate Duo in Pittsburgh

Blaine Lamperski previously led the local real estate practice for the Pittsburgh unit of the global giant. He's joined by member John Bonaccorsi.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

February 13, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Penn Taps Wilmer to Defend Against Allegations of Enabling Campus Antisemitism

The firm previously prepared former Penn president Elizabeth Magill for a December congressional hearing investigating college campus antisemitism. Criticism over Magill's responses ultimately led to her resignation.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

February 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Opening 2 New Offices, Vaughan Baio Prepares for Aggressive Growth in 2024

The Philadelphia-based litigation defense firm has expanded its footprint into Cherry Hill and Long Island.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read