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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 12, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Do Associates Know What They're Really Being Paid For?

It's not all about the billable hour, according to Fully Human Lawyer columnist Lauren Krasnow.

By Lauren Krasnow

7 minute read

November 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer

In a Booming Lateral Market, Here's How New Partners Can Hit the Ground Running

To successfully transition from one firm to another, you need to lay the groundwork early.

By Brian Burlant and Janet Markoff

7 minute read

October 27, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are Focused on Office Returns and Hybrid Work. They're Missing the Point.

If Big Law can't learn to innovate today, there's no need to worry about reopening the office tomorrow.

By Brenda Pontiff

6 minute read

October 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer

For Lawyers, Being 'Colorblind' on Issues of Race Is a Troubling Blind Spot

In the first column in a series exploring what it means to be a Fully Human Lawyer, Lauren Krasnow writes about how ignoring our differences requires not wholly seeing one another.

By Lauren Krasnow

6 minute read

October 21, 2021 | Law.com

The Future of Law Firm Real Estate Is Being Decided Right Now

Flexible in-person work appears to be the new standard, and lawyers are returning to the office at a time when the market still hasn't caught up, leaving firms with attractive leasing options.

By Ben Seal

6 minute read

October 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Must Rethink What It Means to Invest in Diverse Talent

Former Crowell & Moring chair Kent A. Gardiner on how firms can better overcome barriers with the help of their senior leaders.

By Kent A. Gardiner

8 minute read

October 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer Announces 2021 Litigation Department of the Year Finalists

The winners will be announced December 2 at our annual awards event in New York.

By Ben Seal

3 minute read

October 04, 2021 | The American Lawyer

All-or-Nothing Approach to Office Returns Risks Alienating Attorneys and Clients Alike

Client and attorney relationships are driving the return to the office, but finding compromise between them is a challenge.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

7 minute read

October 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer Announces 2021 Attorney of the Year Finalists and Lifetime Achievement Awards

Each attorney will be profiled in the December issue of The American Lawyer and recognized at our Dec. 2 event in New York.

By Ben Seal

3 minute read

October 01, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Soaring Demand Is Straining Everyone in Law Firms. Wilson Sonsini's Douglas Clark Has a Plan to Help.

"It's an ongoing effort on our part and we're by no means done emphasizing the need to not just take time off but take care in the midst of this very busy work time," Clark says.

By Ben Seal

10 minute read