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.
September 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The Archaic Bar Character and Fitness Exam Needs to Be ReformedIt is past time to reexamine the character and fitness process and critically scrutinize the patchwork, inconsistent and ambiguous standards.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
9 minute read
September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
The 2019 Lifetime Achievement HonoreesThe American Lawyer's Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Law Firm Leader honorees are an eclectic group of accomplished attorneys whose careers…
By Ben Seal
1 minute read
September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Distinguished Law Firm Leader: Bradford Malt, Ropes & GrayMalt sees himself as more than a lawyer—he's a consigliere. And an unflappable law firm leader.
By Ben Seal
4 minute read
September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
'Go Outside Your Comfort Zone': Industry Titans Offer Young Lawyers AdviceWe asked some of the most accomplished lawyers in the profession what they would want young attorneys to know as they embark on their careers. From planning for the future to specialization, here are their answers.
By ALM Staff
3 minute read
September 03, 2019 | Law.com
Addressing Mental Health Means Removing All Your Masks"I still fall into wearing a mask now and then, but I have better tools to recognize it and center my true self," Brian Cuban writes.
By Brian Cuban
6 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
40 Years of Am Law Financials: By the NumbersHow much have firm revenue, profits and head count changed over the years? More than you might think.
By ALM Staff
1 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
40 Years of The American Lawyer: Reflections on the Birth of an IndustryFor our special 40th anniversary report, we looked to the past and future to examine an industry in flux.
By Ben Seal
4 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
What's Changed Most in the Legal Industry Since 1979? Legal Luminaries Weigh InTransparency, the pace of practice and the presence of technology are among the most notable shifts, according to the lawyers we asked.
By ALM Staff
1 minute read
August 28, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Midsize Firms Strike a Balance Between Work and Life"My philosophy is that any time you can marry the work-life benefits with the economic interests of the firm, you're going to have much more success," consultant Debbie Epstein Henry says.
By Ben Seal
7 minute read
August 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer
City by City: Where Midlevel Associates Are Most SatisfiedAssociates in Texas and Florida report higher levels of overall satisfaction than their peers.
By ALM Staff
1 minute read
