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Ben Seal

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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September 21, 2020 | International Edition

Singapore Is Gaining Steam as a Business and Legal Center in Asia

The city-state is a rising force in the global marketplace, as Hong Kong's political turmoil has made way for another financial center.

By Becky Pritchard and Paul Hodkinson

4 minute read

September 21, 2020 | International Edition

The 2020 Global 200: Ranked by Revenue

Eight of the top 10 firms have most of their lawyers in the United States.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

September 21, 2020 | International Edition

The 2020 Global 200: Ranked by Revenue

Eight of the top 10 firms have most of their lawyers in the United States.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

September 18, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Inclusion in Law Firms Should Be About Everyone—Not Just Lawyers

Too many firms leave nearly half of their employees out of diversity and inclusion efforts, only partially delivering on the the full commitment that clients expect.

By Jennifer Johnson

8 minute read

September 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The COVID Pandemic Could Kill the Partner Office

As remote work becomes the norm, law firms are rethinking how much space a private office really requires.

By Ben Seal

4 minute read

September 01, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Can Law Firms Fix the Leadership Gap Before It's Too Late?

The legal industry is facing a future of immense change, raising the bar for leadership. But most law firms lack adequate leadership training and development programs. For some, that could be a bad recipe.

By Ben Seal

11 minute read

August 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

In a Moment of Change, Savvy Firms Are Finding Ways to Innovate

For law firms, the key to preparing for post-pandemic growth is to pay attention to where the proverbial snow is melting.

By Deborah Farone and Jennifer Leonard

10 minute read

August 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Davis Wright's Jeffrey Gray on Microsoft, Innovation and Collaborating With the Competition

"I'm always interested in talking with leadership of successful businesses," Gray says. "How do they approach issues, their culture, their decision-making process?"

By Ben Seal

11 minute read

August 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The Pandemic Gives Young Lawyers a Chance to Reconsider Their Career Path

As the coronavirus has ruptured personal and professional life, it has also presented an opportunity for young lawyers to evaluate the future they want for themselves.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

7 minute read

August 25, 2020 | The American Lawyer

'It Will Never Be the Same': Why Greenberg Traurig's Co-President Wants to Get Back to the Office

There are benefits to remote work, Brad D. Kaufman writes, but too much is lost when we don't work in-person together.

By Brad D. Kaufman

6 minute read