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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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October 25, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

A Niche Focus Makes Midsize Firms Indispensable to 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

October 24, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Eyes US Merger and Plans ABS Conversion

The Am Law 100 firm is looking for ways to "future-proof" itself.

By Rose Walker

3 minute read

October 23, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The Deep Value of Law Firm Alignment

Only when each part of a firm is working toward the same business goals can it truly flourish.

By Deborah Farone and Dan DiPietro

6 minute read

October 22, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The Global 200, Ranked by Head Count

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz leads the way in the Second Hundred with 727 lawyers.

By Ben Seal

2 minute read

October 22, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The Global 200, Ranked by Revenue

Williams & Connolly led the Second Hundred with $425 million in gross revenue.

By Ben Seal

2 minute read

October 16, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The Case for Doubling Year-End Associate Bonuses

Law firm leaders should pre-empt another round of salary increases with something smarter.

By Hugh A. Simons

18 minute read

October 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer

In Legal Marketing, Apathy Is the Enemy

Firms looking to succeed must devote attention to the process of talent acquisition.

By Jennifer Scalzi

4 minute read

October 05, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The Trouble With Origination Credit

In many cases, credit systems work against much of what law firms are trying to accomplish.

By Blane R. Prescott

7 minute read

October 04, 2018 | The American Lawyer

By Failing to Collaborate, Law Firms Are Leaving Money on the Table

Firms are letting down clients and losing revenue.

By Heidi Gardner

12 minute read

October 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer

How Marketing and Business Development Can Unite Business and Law

Law firms need to find a way to bridge the gap.

By Jill Huse

6 minute read


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