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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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September 30, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer Announces 2021 Industry Awards Finalists

Winners will be announced at our December 2 event in New York.

By Ben Seal

3 minute read

September 21, 2021 | International Edition

The 2021 Global 200: Ranked by Gross Revenue

From Kirkland & Ellis to Moore & Van Allen, these are the world's 200 largest firms.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

September 21, 2021 | International Edition

The 2021 Global 100: Ranked by Profits Per Equity Partner

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz leads the way in a ranking dominated by U.S. firms.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

September 21, 2021 | International Edition

The 2021 Global 200: Ranked by Head Count

The top two spots and six of the top 10 belong to firms with a majority of their lawyers in China.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

September 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Tradition Won't Carry Big Law Toward a Brighter Future—Innovation Will

Young lawyers aren't interested in stodgy firms, and neither are clients. Law firms can build something better by emulating the tech clients they fight over.

By Kate Reder Sheikh and Julian Sarafian

6 minute read

September 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

With the Industry at an Inflection Point, Get the Scoop on the Global 200

A September 21 webinar will analyze this year's report, offering insights and analysis on the direction of the global legal market.

By Ben Seal

2 minute read

September 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer

As Law Firm Retreats Go Virtual, Here's How to Keep Them Effective

Losing the ability to meet in person doesn't mean firms must lose the ability to bring their people together.

By David H. Freeman

11 minute read

September 02, 2021 | Law.com

Talent Retention Isn't Just About Flexibility and Benefits

The trust and goodwill firms worked so hard to build with their staff now hangs in the balance, and a slip could have serious ramifications.

By Ben Seal

6 minute read

August 31, 2021 | The American Lawyer

After US Raises, What Does a First-Year Associate Cost Around the World?

As global firms grapple with the American approach to the salary wars, we looked around the globe to learn what an entry-level lawyer makes in a wide variety of major markets.

By Ben Seal

13 minute read

August 31, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Stroock's Leaders Are Working to Break Down Barriers the Pandemic Has Reinforced

"We are trying to unite the firm and close any chasm that may have once existed between staff and attorneys," Jeff Keitelman said.

By Ben Seal

13 minute read