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Dan Packel

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 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Why Do Laterals So Often Fail? Poor Due Diligence, Researchers Say

It's costly to hire laterals, and yet nearly half leave after five years. Researchers from ALM Intelligence and consultancy Decipher asked why the process was so flawed.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

March 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper Boosted Revenues, Profits Again in 2018

The firm's investments in global integration are paying off, said global co-CEO and Americas co-chairman Jay Rains.

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

March 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal

O'Melveny Posts Record Income, Profit Growth in 2018

"The firm hit on all cylinders in the last year," said New York-based chair Bradley Butwin.

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

February 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer

O'Melveny Posts Record Income, Profit Growth in 2018

"The firm hit on all cylinders in the last year," said New York-based chair Bradley Butwin.

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

February 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

BakerHostetler Sees Uptick in Revenue, Partner Profits

Revenue per lawyer dipped modestly, however, as the firm's head count approaches 1,000 lawyers.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

February 25, 2019 | International Edition

Revenue, Profits on the Rise for Transatlantic Hogan Lovells

With revenue up but head count slightly down, CEO Steve Immelt said the firm had a strong year across key regions.

By Dan Packel

6 minute read

February 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Revenue, Profits on the Rise for Transatlantic Hogan Lovells

The firm is looking to add corporate capabilities in New York, Houston, Boston and London. It will move into new spaces in New York this summer.

By Dan Packel

6 minute read

February 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Revenue, Profits on the Rise for Transatlantic Hogan Lovells

With revenue up but head count slightly down, CEO Steve Immelt said the firm had a strong year across key regions.

By Dan Packel

6 minute read

February 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Amid Manafort Mess, Skadden's Brand Shows Resilience

Former Skadden partner Gregory Craig's lawyers have said he was not required to register under FARA, but The New York Times reported this month that Craig remained under scrutiny for his role in Ukraine.

By Dan Packel

6 minute read

February 22, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Amid Manafort Mess, Skadden's Brand Shows Resilience

Will the firm pay a price for its Ukraine involvement beyond a $4.6 million Justice Department settlement?

By Dan Packel

6 minute read