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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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November 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer Is Seeking Dealmakers Nominations

The window to submit entries is open through Dec. 10.

By Ben Seal

1 minute read

November 08, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The Importance of an Origination Plan for Associates

Paying associates for business they create is critical to talent retention.

By Evan P. Anderson

8 minute read

November 06, 2018 | The American Lawyer

What Law Firms Need to Know to Prepare for the Next Recession

Those that fail to adapt to the changing industry will be hit harder when the next recession arrives.

By Richard Lau and Thomas Suh

8 minute read

November 06, 2018 | The American Lawyer

From a GC: Build Better Client Relationships by Doing Basic Work for Free

Don't sweat the small stuff and you'll be well-situated to win the big stuff.

By Noel Elfant

9 minute read

November 05, 2018 | The American Lawyer

For Law Firms, Design Thinking Offers a New Way Forward

Design thinking is an innovation methodology composed of a series of steps for generating options, testing strategies and getting feedback.

By Ioana Good

5 minute read

November 02, 2018 | The American Lawyer

For Young Lawyers, the Changing Legal Landscape Means Opportunity

The world of legal tech offers a host of alternatives to the tried-and-true realm of Big Law.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

10 minute read

October 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm of the Year Finalists Give a Glimpse of the Industry's Future

What does it take for a law firm to excel in today's rapidly evolving legal industry?

By Ben Seal

8 minute read

October 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

American Lawyer Industry Award Finalists: Innovation, Mentorship and More

Our finalists represent the entire legal spectrum, from law firms and in-house departments to alternative service providers and legal technology.

By Ben Seal

8 minute read

October 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The 2018 American Lawyer Industry Awards

We profile our Attorney of the Year and Law Firm of the Year finalists, and detail the rest of our awards focused on innovation, mentorship and more.

By Ben Seal

2 minute read

October 25, 2018 | Law.com

Niche Practices Make Midsize Firms Must-Haves for Clients

From counseling craft breweries to conducting complex investigations, these midsize firms aim to compete by doing what no one else does.

By Ben Seal

6 minute read