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.
April 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The Legal Talent Market Faces Tectonic JoltsAs competition grows, law firms are facing more pressure than ever in the talent wars.
By Carolyn Casey
6 minute read
April 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Equity and Nonequity Partners Are on Divergent PathsNonequity partner pay is staying flat while equity partners are seeing profit growth.
By Hugh A. Simons
5 minute read
March 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Which Disconnects Are Holding Your Firm Back?A series of marketing-related gaps and mismatches are limiting many firms.
By Deborah B. Farone
8 minute read
March 28, 2019 | Litigation Daily
When Crisis Hits, Silence Is Not an Option for Lanny DavisDavis has a focused understanding of a lawyer's role in times of crisis.
By Ben Seal
4 minute read
March 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Lateral MoveYoung lawyers should take stock of not just the dissatisfaction they are experiencing, but the root causes of professional discontent.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
8 minute read
March 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms Split Over Entering Legal Tech MarketFor some, law firm-backed technology can face resistance in the market and stunt a firm's openness to new tools. For others, it's the key to success.
By Rhys Dipshan
5 minute read
March 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer's 2019 Dealmakers of the YearFrom major mergers to high-stakes proxy fights, these lawyers made it all come together on the biggest deals of last year.
By Ben Seal
1 minute read
March 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer
How Recruiters Can Help Address Gender ImbalanceBecause successful legal recruiters have a broad view of the industry, they're well positioned to make a difference.
By Kirsten Keegan Vasquez
6 minute read
March 14, 2019 | National Law Journal
Public Safety Depends on Juries Chosen Without Racial DiscriminationThe upcoming arguments in Flowers v. Mississippi could reaffirm the nation's commitment to impartial justice.
By David W. Ogden
5 minute read
March 14, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Is Being Black a Problem at Law Firms?Black lawyers must constantly prove that they are educated enough, that they earned their bar licenses, and that they belong.
By Henry E. Ibe
6 minute read
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