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
May 04, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Do Alternative Fee Arrangements Increase Burden on Associates?The billable hour has often been blamed for creating stress in the legal industry, but AFAs can serve as an additional stressor for young attorneys who are evaluated on efficiency.
By Dan Packel
8 minute read
May 03, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Former IRS Chief Counsel Heads to Gibson DunnWith Biden proposing $80 billion to boost the agency's auditing capabilities, Michael Desmond will work to build up the firm's tax controversy practice.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
May 03, 2021 | National Law Journal
Former IRS Chief Counsel Heads To Gibson DunnMichael Desmond wound up in the spotlight when Trump reportedly pushed for his nomination. Now at Gibson Dunn, Desmond said he'll seek to build up the firm's tax controversy practice.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
April 29, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Schiff Hardin, Seeking Merger Partner, Eyes Arent FoxWhile neither Am Law 200 firm would confirm the discussions, they each commented in general on the desire to grow, and both firms have some similar financial metrics.
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
April 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer
5 Large Law Firms Back New Institute for Well-Being in LawThe five Am Law 100 firms have committed to financially supporting the nonprofit and joining its advisory board to determine its future direction.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
April 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer
5 Large Law Firms Back New Institute for Well-Being in LawThe five Am Law 100 firms have committed to financially supporting the nonprofit and joining its advisory board to determine its future direction.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
April 26, 2021 | The American Lawyer
Dentons Quashes Meetings for a Week to Counter BurnoutThe firm's suspension of all standing meetings this week is one of a number of measures law firms are experimenting with to address fatigue.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
April 25, 2021 | The American Lawyer
How Law Firms Are Crafting Strategy and Shaking Up Their C-SuiteFirms are increasingly open to new strategy perspectives, whether it's BCLP and Norton Rose Fulbright enlisting outside corporate consultants, or Kobre & Kim, which hired a consultant to grow its C-suite.
By Dan Packel
8 minute read
April 23, 2021 | The Recorder
Hogan Lovells' Smaller Silicon Valley Relocation May Serve as Template for Other OfficesWith the firm expecting lease expirations, the new Redwood City location can serve as an experiment for the future of the office.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
April 23, 2021 | Law.com
A Different Take On the Am Law 100A close look at the data reminds us how fragmented the legal market actually is. And that helps explain why real innovation in law firms has been elusive.
By Dan Packel
5 minute read
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