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 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Kirkland M&A Whiz Sorabella Jumps to Gibson Dunn

Gibson Dunn's newest New York partner, William Sorabella, has twice been named an American Lawyer Dealmaker of the Year.

By Dan Packel

3 minute read

March 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Trump Taps Quinn Emanuel's Landau as Ambassador to Mexico

Christopher Landau, the former chairman of Kirkland & Ellis' appellate practice, is the latest prominent law firm partner to get the nod for a key diplomatic post.

By Dan Packel

3 minute read

March 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Global Vereins Show Steady Growth in 2018

All five full-service vereins tracked in the Am Law 100 showed positive revenue growth in 2018, paced by Baker McKenzie.

By Dan Packel

7 minute read

March 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Weil Picks Up Private Equity Partner From Goldman Sachs

As a VP and associate general counsel at Goldman, Brian Parness managed strategic transactions on behalf of Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

By Dan Packel

2 minute read

March 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Willkie Maintains Silence on College Admissions Scandal

The firm's public response has been limited. But there's every reason to expect that, below the surface, it's been working hard to contain the damage.

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

March 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Willkie, College Admissions and the Crisis Management Playbook

The firm's public response has been limited. But there's every reason to expect that, below the surface, it's been working hard to contain the damage.

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

March 14, 2019 | The American Lawyer

After Bribery Bust, Willkie Is Latest Firm to Face Vacuum in Leadership

What does Gordon Caplan's ouster mean for management of the Wall Street firm? And what are the lessons for other firms facing a sudden shakeup at the top?

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

March 14, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Willkie Farr Is Latest Firm to Face Vacuum in Law Firm Leadership

What does Gordon Caplan's ouster mean for management of the Wall Street firm? And what are the lessons for other firms facing a sudden shakeup at the top?

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

March 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

How Significant a Blow Is Gordon Caplan's Leave From Willkie?

What does Gordon Caplan's ouster mean for management of the Wall Street firm? And what are the lessons for other firms facing a sudden shakeup at the top?

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

March 14, 2019 | Litigation Daily

How Big a Blow Is Gordon Caplan's Leave From Willkie?

What does Gordon Caplan's ouster mean for management of the Wall Street firm? And what are the lessons for other firms facing a sudden shakeup at the top?

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

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