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
February 23, 2022 | The American Lawyer
O'Melveny's Profitability Growth Tracks 9% Revenue Hike in Year of Heavy InvestmentThe firm directed a significant amount of 2021's gains towards launching new offices in Dallas and Austin, yet profits per equity partner grew 10.2%
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
February 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Discrimination Suit Against Quinn Emanuel Can ProceedA judge found that a former IT director at Quinn Emanuel had properly outlined allegations of a hostile work environment and retaliatory behavior.
By Dan Packel
2 minute read
February 22, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Here's How This 60-Lawyer Minnesota Firm Was Certified as a Women-Owned EnterpriseNilan Johnson Lewis is now among the largest firms in the U.S. certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
February 18, 2022 | The American Lawyer
NFL Looks to Big Law, a Frequent Adversary of WigdorA look at Wigdor's past cases against large firms shows many suits that made a big splash were settled privately before trial, like most civil litigation.
By Patrick Smith | Dan Packel
5 minute read
February 17, 2022 | Law.com
Two Talent Tensions To Tackle In 2022Law firm leaders will have to balance partners' expectations for higher pay in an environment less conducive to recent profitability gains, while also managing associates' need for flexibility as office returns become reality.
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
February 17, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Linklaters M&A Duo Departs for Hogan LovellsPeter Cohen-Millstein said that Linklaters' lockstep model wasn't a "significant driver" behind his and Megan Ridley-Kaye's move.
By Dan Packel
5 minute read
February 15, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Amid Growing Appetite for Lit Finance, Burford Reports More BusinessThe funder committed $1.1 billion to new matters over the past year, an increase of over 45% from 2020.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
February 15, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Fourth-Year Associates on Cravath Scale Earned $400K. How Can Other Firms Respond?"I don't worry about the Cravaths of the world," said LawVision's Joe Altonji. "It trickles down, even though they don't all match the market leaders."
By Dan Packel
5 minute read
February 11, 2022 | The American Lawyer
More Big Law Partners Are Heading to Virtual Law FirmsRevenue at Potomac Law Group grew 42% in 2021, said the firm's leader, while FisherBroyles has reported a 30% jump.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
February 11, 2022 | The Recorder
Judge Encourages Plaintiffs Suing Facebook to Seek Sanctions Against Gibson DunnA special master had previously called out Facebook's legal team for "delay and lack of responsiveness" in an ongoing discovery fight in the consumer privacy class action.
By Dan Packel
2 minute read
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