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.
December 24, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Why the GC of Molson Coors Is Moving Major Work From Prestigious New York FirmsThe belief that top lawyers are only found in the largest cities is growing increasingly outdated.
By Lee Reichert
7 minute read
December 20, 2018 | The American Lawyer
In Critiquing the Legal System, Lawyers Can Do Lasting DamageWhen we criticize, we must ensure that we mean for those criticisms to be taken seriously to avoid tainting the public's perception.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
6 minute read
December 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer
How Good Are Lawyers in Mid-Market Cities?Lawyers in larger cities don't necessarily keep clients more satisfied, according to the fifth major finding out of AdvanceLaw's GC Thought Leaders Experiment.
By Michael Williams and Aaron Kotok
7 minute read
December 05, 2018 | The Recorder
Orrick, Keker, Covington and In-House Apple Lawyer Take Home American Lawyer Industry AwardsOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe took home the Legal Services Innovation Award. Apple associate general counsel Jim Fowler was named the best in-house legal mentor. Keker, Van Nest & Peters and Covington & Burling took home awards for litigation boutique and California regional litigation departments of the year, respectively.
By Ben Seal
3 minute read
December 05, 2018 | Daily Report Online
Greenberg Traurig Wins Regional Firm of the Year at American Lawyer Industry AwardsKirkland & Ellis took home a major award as industry leaders gathered to celebrate the past year and look forward to the next. ben
By Ben Seal
10 minute read
December 05, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland & Ellis Named Law Firm of the Year at American Lawyer Industry AwardsBuoyed by a major leap in revenue, Kirkland took home a major award as industry leaders gathered to celebrate the past year and look forward to the next.
By Ben Seal
10 minute read
December 05, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
Blank Rome, Morgan Lewis and Reed Smith Snag American Lawyer Industry AwardsBuoyed by a major leap in revenue, Kirkland took home a major award as industry leaders gathered to celebrate the past year and look forward to the next.
By Ben Seal
10 minute read
December 05, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal
Blank Rome Takes NJ Honor at American Lawyer Industry AwardsRepresenting New Jersey at the first American Lawyer Industry Awards in New York Wednesday night, and taking home a Regional Litigation Departments of the Year honor, was the Princeton office of Blank Rome.
By Ben Seal
10 minute read
December 05, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
Morgan Lewis' Grace Speights Is The American Lawyer's Attorney of the Year#MeToo was light on corporate culture, and Speights redefined the employment lawyer's role in the movement.
By Ben Seal
4 minute read
December 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer
In Contentious International Climate, Trade Law Isn't Just for the SpecialistsPresident Donald Trump's actions have sown uncertainty into the world of trade law, opening up opportunities for more lawyers to get involved.
By Milos Barutciski
7 minute read
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