Ben Seal

Ben Seal is managing editor of The American Lawyer. He joined the magazine in February 2018, and previously spent five years working for The Legal Intelligencer, editing the paper's magazines and supplements and reporting on Pennsylvania's state courts, legislature and Attorney General's Office. Contact him at [email protected] or @BSealTAL.

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August 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer

What Makes a Big Law Rainmaker? Practice, Passion and a Plan

Nobody is born a rainmaker, but the right approach goes a long way toward bringing in business.

By Deborah Farone

5 minute read

August 24, 2021 | The American Lawyer

For Associates, This Summer's Raises Deserve a Second Look Through a Long-Term Lens

So, your firm matched (or didn't). What does it really mean for you?

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

August 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The 2021 Midlevel Associates Survey: City-by-City Rankings

Curious how firms in your neck of the woods compare? Dive into the results from this year's survey.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

August 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The 2021 Midlevel Associates Survey: The National Rankings

Which firms were best able to satisfy their midlevel associates over the past year?

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

August 05, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The 2021 A-List: The Runners-Up That Just Missed the Cut

These are the 20 firms that came closest to making this year's A-List and could earn a spot next time around.

By Ben Seal

1 minute read

July 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer

As Ropes & Gray Returns to the Office, Julie Jones Emphasizes Patience and Adaptability

"When people are feeling stressed and overwhelmed and uncertain, if you can give them something to hold onto about the meaning of the work of the firm they're at, it can be inspiring," Jones says in a conversation about office returns, the talent war and the challenge of improving diversity.

By Ben Seal

12 minute read

June 30, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The Mandate Maze: How Can Law Firms Safely Navigate the Vaccine Policy Process?

From full vaccine mandates to simple encouragement, law firms have an array of options before them as they bring lawyers and staff back. But making the right choice—and going about it the right way—isn't going to be easy.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read