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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June 26, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Lowenstein Chair Says Lawyers, Clients Applauding Immigration Initiative

Lowenstein's Gary Wingens, who teamed up with the chairman of Paul Weiss to announce a big pro bono push for asylum seekers in The New York Times, said "somebody had to stick up" for the rule of law.

By Dan Packel

2 minute read

June 26, 2018 | The American Lawyer

DOMA Slayer Kaplan Brings On Debevoise Partner, Renames Firm

One year after leaving Paul Weiss to start her own firm, Roberta Kaplan has brought on a new name partner from Debevoise to the rebranded Kaplan Hecker & Fink.

By Dan Packel

2 minute read

June 25, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig Restructuring Team Jumps to O'Melveny in NY

Practice co-chair Nancy Mitchell and her team worked alongside O'Melveny lawyers on the massive restructuring of Puerto Rico's debt.

By Dan Packel

1 minute read

June 21, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Dentons Launches Frankfurt 'Eurozone Hub' to Guide Clients on Financial Regulation

The firm aims to offer its lawyers as "supervisor sherpas," guiding clients through the Eurozone's evolving regulatory landscape.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

June 21, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Cadwalader Antitrust Partner Amy Ray Decamps for Orrick

Orrick picked up a D.C.-based rising star in a practice area that's among the worst for gender diversity.

By Dan Packel

2 minute read

June 19, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Jackson Lewis Taps NYC, Albany Duo As Next Leaders

Albany-based William Anthony and New York City-based Kevin Lauri will take over in 2019 at the labor and employment giant for current chairman Vincent Cino, who has been chair since 2012.

By Dan Packel

3 minute read

June 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Former Alaska Gov. Joins Holland & Hart in Anchorage

Sean Parnell was lieutenant governor under Sarah Palin and took over after her 2009 resignation. His resume also includes a stint as a partner at Patton Boggs.

By Dan Packel

1 minute read

June 15, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Baker Botts Eyes NYC, London Expansion as Corporate Chair Heads North

Energy M&A pro Mike Bengtson has moved his practice from Texas to New York, both to leverage his own transactional expertise there and to oversee planned growth in London and the Bay Area.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read