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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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September 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

NY Cancer Center Turns to Akin Gump for Groundbreaking Cuba Deal

The 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 Says

Real 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 Says

Real 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 Adviser

Noah 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 Law

Said 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 Economies

Global 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 2018

Revenues 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 Needs

The 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 Needs

The 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 Hire

Business 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