Dan Packel

Dan Packel is an editor on the Business of Law desk at ALM. He writes a weekly briefing for Law.com, "The Law Firm Disrupted," on change and innovation in the legal marketplace. He is based in Philadelphia. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter at @packeld

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November 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Dentons Tax Lawyer From NY Plays Unlikely Role in 'Crazy Rich Asians' Success

After a longstanding client asked tax attorney Gary Gartner to help structure his entry into the film business, Gartner himself sought a piece of the action.

By Dan Packel

7 minute read

November 06, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Firms Step Up Election Volunteering as Voter Suppression Fears Rise

Dozens of big law firms are hosting call centers and making other efforts to protect voting rights in Tuesday's highly charged midterm elections.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

November 05, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Tax Partner's Move to Mayer Brown Signals Big Four's Limitations

Michael Lebowitz moved from White & Case to PwC in 2016 because of the accounting giant's vast resources. But the firm's auditing business was an obstacle to servicing some of his clients.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

November 05, 2018 | The Recorder

Los Angeles Tax Partner's Move to Mayer Brown Signals Big Four's Limitations

Michael Lebowitz moved from White & Case to PwC in 2016 because of the accounting giant's vast resources. But the firm's auditing business was an obstacle to servicing some of his clients.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read