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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March 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Kirkland Partner Robert Khuzami to Leave SDNY Deputy Role

Audrey Strauss, currently senior counsel in the office, will replace Khuzami as deputy U.S. attorney, and Craig Stewart, an Arnold & Porter partner, will serve as chief counsel.

By Dan Packel

2 minute read

March 22, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Ex-Kirkland Partner Robert Khuzami to Exit SDNY Deputy Role

Audrey Strauss, currently senior counsel in the office, will replace Khuzami as deputy U.S. attorney, and Craig Stewart, an Arnold & Porter partner, will serve as chief counsel.

By Dan Packel

2 minute read

March 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Gibson Dunn, Perkins Coie and Lowenstein Sandler Fell Victim to Anna Delvey, NY Court Papers Show

The firms were stiffed for over $250,000 by an alleged socialite grifter, prosecutors say, raising a red flag about the need for client vetting.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

March 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer

How Did Gibson Dunn, Perkins Coie and Lowenstein Fall for Anna Delvey?

The firms were stiffed for over $250,000 by an alleged socialite grifter, prosecutors say, raising a red flag about the need for client vetting.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

March 21, 2019 | Litigation Daily

How Did Gibson Dunn, Perkins Coie and Lowenstein Sandler Get Duped by a 20-Something Who Claimed to Be a Heiress?

The firms were stiffed for over $250,000 by an alleged socialite grifter, prosecutors say, raising a red flag about the need for client vetting.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

March 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Insults Fly in Twitter War Between President Trump and Wachtell's George Conway

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Wachtell's Conway "a stone cold LOSER" and "husband from hell!" Conway's response? A retweet with the comment, "The President of the United States."

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

March 20, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Office Politics: Is Wachtell Exposed in Trump-Conway Crossfire?

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Wachtell's Conway "a stone cold LOSER" and "husband from hell!" Conway's response? A retweet with the comment, "The President of the United States."

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

March 20, 2019 | The American Lawyer

In Trump vs. George Conway, Will Wachtell Be Caught in the Crossfire?

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Wachtell's Conway "a stone cold LOSER" and "husband from hell!" Conway's response? A retweet with the comment, "The President of the United States."

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

March 20, 2019 | Litigation Daily

In Trump vs. George Conway, Could Wachtell Be Caught in the Crossfire?

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Wachtell's Conway "a stone cold LOSER" and "husband from hell!" Conway's response? A retweet with the comment, "The President of the United States."

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

March 20, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Gibson Dunn Snags Kirkland M&A Whiz

William Sorabella has left Kirkland & Ellis for Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher.Sorabella had been at Kirkland since 2003, and joined Gibson Dunn…

By Dan Packel

3 minute read

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