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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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January 16, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Plaintiffs Firms Are Embracing Mergers to Solve Succession-Planning Uncertainty

COVID-19 court closures put pressure on some firms' economic models, and most players in the arena don't regularly bring in fresh talent to create a pool of future leaders.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

January 11, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Buchanan Taps Real Estate and Bankruptcy Chair as Next CEO

Pittsburgh-based shareholder James Newell will take over from Philadelphia-based Joe Dougherty in May.

By Amanda O'Brien

2 minute read

January 10, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Women Make Up the Majority of Associates for First Time

Broken down geographically, Miami had one of the highest percentages of female associates, making up 55% of the associate population, with Phoenix coming in at a close second, with 54% women associates, while St. Louis trailed behind in last place.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 10, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Hopeful on 2024 Market, Klehr Harrison Appoints New Real Estate Leaders

"These are three leaders with separate skillsets that really complement each other," said Klehr Harrison managing partner Brad Krouse. "They're leaders in their respective practice areas, which ultimately gives us a much broader reach at the leadership level."

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 09, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Cozen O'Connor Launches DEI Strategies and Solutions Practice

"One of the fundamental things that we receive are clients who have solely relied on a law firm or solely relied on a consultant," said group leader Simeon Brier, who's based in South Florida. "It's hard to operate with the left arm not knowing what the right arm is doing."

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 09, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Duane Morris Appoints Ex-US Attorney McSwain White-Collar Co-Chair

"The white-collar group is part of the strategic plan of the firm, they want to expand it, and someone with my background could help them do that," the former Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate said.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Blank Rome Adds 5 Attorneys From Dissolving NYC White Collar Boutique

Spears & Imes, founded by two former SDNY assistant U.S. attorneys, ceased operations at the end of 2023 after 17 years.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 04, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

White and Williams Taps Longtime Business Department Chair as New Managing Partner

Real estate finance attorney Timothy Davis replaces litigator Andrew Susko, who had led the firm since the start of 2021.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

January 03, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Former FINRA Execs Join Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi Following Firm's Record 2023

Christopher Kelly and Lisa Colone are co-chairing a new securities enforcement group at the New Jersey firm.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

January 03, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Gay & Chacker Merges With Ginsburg & Associates

Bruce Ginsburg, founder of Ginsburg & Associates, pointed to succession planning and minimizing his administrative duties when explaining his decision to move his practice.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read