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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June 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The 5-Step Path to Meeting Your Firm's Marketing Goals

Law firms of all sizes struggle to define a marketing and business development pathway that strikes the right balance to deliver measurable value at a manageable cost. A well-defined, quantifiable approach (proactive, not reactive) is necessary to execute a law firm's strategy.

By Jennifer S. Bankston

6 minute read

June 26, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Where the Am Law 200 Invades, Will Mid Law Get Squeezed?

The influx of large firms in Charlotte, North Carolina, for example "made us move faster to stay in line with some of these bigger firms," consultant Jill Huse said.

By Ben Seal

4 minute read

June 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer

To Young Lawyers, Succession Planning Is a Necessity, Not an Option

As younger generations begin to step into leadership roles at firms and take key roles in client relationships, firms would be well-served by taking younger lawyers' concerns into account.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read