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 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Jones Day Associates Raise Alarms About Further Retaliation in Dad Bias Suit

Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff sued the firm for providing fathers less parental leave than mothers. They want an order barring leaders at the firm from reviewing discovery materials, expressing concern they will target others for speaking up.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

June 17, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Invested in Innovation Leaders Who Are Now Gone. What Are the Lessons for Other Firms?

The exits of David Cambria and others demonstrate that the industry's approach to business transformation will be lengthy and will require ongoing investment.

By Dan Packel

6 minute read

June 16, 2021 | The American Lawyer

After Tragedy, Team Molly Mom Questions What's Next in 2-Decade Law Career

Being a lawyer is no longer at the core of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner counsel Kaye Steinsapir's identity. But the lawyer behind the #TEAMMOLLY hashtag is not about to give up her career.

By Dan Packel

8 minute read

June 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Reed Smith's Thomas, Just Elected to 3rd Term, Focuses in on Talent Development

Sandy Thomas said even before the latest wave of associate salary increases, the firm has been taking a "hard look" at its associate compensation structure, although it has yet to make any final decisions.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

June 15, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Latest Salary Increases Will Cost Firms. But Not as Much as 'Special' Bonuses

For senior associates, the salary raises meant a $25,000 pay bump, compared to recent top bonuses of first $40,000 and then $64,000.

By Dan Packel

6 minute read

June 14, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Skepticism Remains Over Big Law's Remote Work Flexibility

Big Law is paying a "double premium"—both for office space and elevated employee salaries—as a result of its geographic strategy, said law professor Gregory Shill. But he's skeptical about a dramatic shift.

By Dan Packel

7 minute read

June 10, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Eversheds' US Staffing And Regulatory Business Is Poised to Crack 8-Figure Revenues

The remote-work era ushered in by COVID-19 has been a boon to Konexo's legal resourcing line, said Konexo U.S. head Carmen Brun.

By Dan Packel

3 minute read

June 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Are Ready to Look Outside for Transactional Help, Bets ALSP Factor

Seeking to cozy up to Big Law and boutiques, ASLP Factor is launching a new deal work service for law firms. The company says it has no interest in stealing firms' business.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

June 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer

More Law Firms Are Vetting Cases for Political Risks. But There's No Foolproof Solution

Barnes & Thornburg says it has a system in place to approve representations. But it couldn't stop a partner from tying the firm to conspiracy-peddling My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell.

By Dan Packel

7 minute read

June 07, 2021 | The American Lawyer

As Nashville Appeal Grows, Bass Berry Updates Leadership Roles

K&L Gates moved into the city in February, poaching one Bass Berry partner among 18 local partner hires.

By Dan Packel

3 minute read

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