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
September 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer
NY Cancer Center Turns to Akin Gump for Groundbreaking Cuba DealThe joint venture went from an Obama-era glimmer to a done deal despite tumultuous politics in both countries.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
September 27, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Atlanta, Austin Lead the Way for Legal Industry Jobs, Study SaysReal estate giant CBRE also thinks the time is ripe for firms to revive moves to consolidate administrative functions at what it calls "centers of excellence."
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
September 27, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
Atlanta, Austin Lead on Legal Industry Job Growth, but Pittsburgh Making Gains, Report SaysReal estate giant CBRE also thinks the time is ripe for firms to revive moves to consolidate administrative functions at what it calls "centers of excellence."
By Dan Packel
5 minute read
September 26, 2018 | The American Lawyer
DLA Piper Adds Ambassador to Argentina as Special AdviserNoah Mamet has a relationship with the firm that goes back to his days as a Democratic Party operative in Washington, D.C.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
September 24, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Why PwC and Deloitte Are Betting on Immigration LawSaid one law firm managing partner: "I think they're going to go after everything eventually."
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
September 24, 2018 | The American Lawyer
In Latin America, Firms' Focus Expands to Growing EconomiesGlobal law firms are increasingly looking beyond just Brazil and Mexico when they eye Latin American growth.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
September 24, 2018 | The American Lawyer
The Global 100 Grew by Leaps and Bounds in 2018Revenues reached new heights thanks to steady demand as the Global 100 took on a more international flavor.
By Dan Packel
8 minute read
September 21, 2018 | Legaltech News
New Shearman & Sterling Initiative Banks on Clients' Fintech NeedsThe Wall Street firm's FinTech Foundry program is aimed not just at banks and startups, but also other companies that see applications for technologies like blockchain.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
September 20, 2018 | Law.com
New Shearman & Sterling Initiative Banks on Clients' Fintech NeedsThe Wall Street firm's FinTech Foundry program is aimed not just at banks and startups, but also other companies that see applications for technologies like blockchain.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
September 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Dechert Adds Eversheds Sutherland Partner in Latest DC HireBusiness development company specialist Harry Pangas is the firm's fifth senior-level hire in the nation's capital in 2018.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
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