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
June 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Former Alaska Gov. Joins Holland & Hart in AnchorageSean 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 NorthEnergy 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
June 14, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Latham Guides US to Winning 2026 World Cup BidThe firm has a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Soccer Federation, and also advised it on its unsuccessful 2022 World Cup bid.
By Dan Packel
1 minute read
June 13, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Akerman's Midmarket PE Growth Continues With Vedder Price HireNew York partner Michael O'Brien spent just over a year at Vedder Price, after stints at Sidley Austin, Wilmer and King & Spalding.
By Dan Packel
1 minute read
June 12, 2018 | The Recorder
Manatt Taps Cybersecurity Chair Donna Wilson as Next Firm LeaderWilson will take the reins at the Los Angeles-based firm in July 2019.
By Dan Packel
1 minute read
June 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Sidley Private Equity Practice Head Jumps to Willkie in NYMatthew Rizzo, who formerly led Sidley Austin's private equity practice, has joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York, while Jessica Sheridan has come aboard in Texas.
By Dan Packel
1 minute read
June 12, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Private Equity Practice Head Jumps to WillkieMatthew Rizzo, who formerly led Sidley Austin's private equity practice, has joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York, while Jessica Sheridan has come aboard in Texas.
By Dan Packel
1 minute read
June 12, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Private Equity Practice Head Jumps to Willkie in NYMatthew Rizzo, who formerly led Sidley Austin's private equity practice, has joined Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York, while Jessica Sheridan has come aboard in Texas.
By Dan Packel
1 minute read
June 11, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Baker & McKenzie Taps Williams & Connolly in 'Operation Carwash' Malpractice SuitThe global firm and its Brazilian affiliate stand accused of putting a $3.18 billion settlement in jeopardy by adding a lawyer still employed as a federal prosecutor to a conglomerate's defense team.
By Dan Packel
1 minute read
June 11, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Deloitte Bets on Immigration Law, but Big Four Won't be Content With NichesWhat does Deloitte's recently announced tie-up with immigration law firm Berry Appleman mean for the Big Four's advance into legal services?
By Dan Packel
2 minute read
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