Ben Seal

February 23, 2021 | The American Lawyer

"It is going to be helter skelter. These cases are colliding with one another as we start getting back to normal," The American Lawyer's Litigator of the Year says.

By Ben Seal

7 minute read

February 10, 2021 | The American Lawyer

As a pandemic-fueled recession plagued the U.S. economy, law firms grew revenue and pulled the right levers to post stunning profits increases, a Citi Private Bank report indicates.

By Gretta Rusanow

8 minute read

January 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Every firm has its own barometer for success, but it has to be defined before it can be achieved.

By Jon Lindsey

9 minute read

January 28, 2021 | The American Lawyer

In a conversation with The American Lawyer, DLA's new chair opens up about taking over during a pandemic, navigating societal and economic upheaval and watching former partner Doug Emhoff enter the White House.

By Ben Seal

11 minute read

January 28, 2021 | The American Lawyer

A slow market didn't stop the world's biggest firms from adding major talent. These were 2020's most notable lateral hires.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

January 27, 2021 | Law.com

The second annual survey aims to assess the state of the industry's mental health at a time when it may be more important than ever.

By Ben Seal

2 minute read

January 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Many young lawyers facing choppy seas over the past year haven't received the grace and understanding their firms promised.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

January 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Profits per equity partner grew despite economic upheaval, and it wasn't all about reduced overhead. A closer look at why reveals important lessons.

By Hugh A. Simons and Joe Blackwood

8 minute read

January 19, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The legal industry risks a long-term talent exodus—one that would disproportionately affect women and diverse attorneys—if it doesn't address the needs of working parents who are struggling during the pandemic.

By Whittney Beard and Malini Nangia

15 minute read

January 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The full list of winners includes Attorney of the Year, Law Firm of the Year and, for the first time, Best Corporate Practices.

By Ben Seal

10 minute read