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.
February 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Market Movers: The Lateral Hires That Shook the Legal Industry in 2019From a major shakeup in the Supreme Court bar to standout lawyers leaving government work for private practice, these are the 25 most significant lateral hires from last year.
By ALM Staff
1 minute read
February 11, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Posted Impressive Growth in 2019, Citi Survey FindsSmall demand increases coupled with growth in billing rates led to a 5.3% climb in revenue among sampled firms.
By Gretta Rusanow
8 minute read
January 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer
How the 'Innovation Tournament in Law' Is Changing the Industry"Driven by a combination of technology, socioeconomics and globalization, we are witnessing innovation on almost every legal dimension, including how legal services are priced, packaged, sourced and delivered," Michele DeStefano says.
By ALM Staff
8 minute read
January 30, 2020 | Pro Mid Market
Why Firm Leaders Plotting the Future Should Think Several Generations AheadFirms that do succession right aren't just thinking about their next leader, but the potential leaders among their youngest lawyers.
By Ben Seal
6 minute read
January 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer
As Clients Demand More Than Ever, How Can Lawyers and Firms Respond?Clients are demanding more of outside counsel than ever before. An open dialogue can help both sides get what they need.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
8 minute read
January 24, 2020 | The American Lawyer
3 Trends That Will Affect Law Firm Collaboration in 2020Collaboration is more important than ever in the legal industry. Here's what firms will be doing to deliver for their clients.
By Graham Smith-Bernal
5 minute read
January 23, 2020 | Pro Mid Market
Poor Planning Is Crippling Midsize Firms in the Search for SuccessorsProcrastination and failure to develop future leaders are piling on risk and driving many firms to merge.
By Ben Seal
6 minute read
January 17, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Leading Questions: The American Lawyer Interview With Reed Smith's Sandy ThomasIn the first of a new series of interviews with law firm leaders, Sandy Thomas discusses the firm's ABS structure, the Big Four and more.
By ALM Staff
10 minute read
January 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer
How to Put Partners on the Path to ActionUse these workarounds to get past the typical pitfalls on the road from knowing what needs to happen to having partners do it.
By Hugh A. Simons
9 minute read
January 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Need to Develop Attorneys Into Better Managers. Here's How to Do It.Because of the unique skills required to become an effective leader, law firms should approach the selection and development of managers in new ways.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
6 minute read
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