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 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Seyfarth Lands Litigation Partner Trio From Arnold & PorterThe team is led by Vincent Sama, who will co-chair the firm's national commercial and securities litigation practice.
By Dan Packel
2 minute read
February 12, 2020 | The Recorder
Cooley Caps 10-Year Growth Streak With Big Revenue Boost, Big HiresThe firm, which nearly tripled its revenue in the last decade, called 2019 an "amazing" year for deal work.
By Dan Packel
5 minute read
February 12, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Gibson Dunn, Wilson Sonsini Hires Bring Baker McKenzie Calif. M&A Team to 'Full Strength'Lisa Fontenot and Derek Liu continue a string of hires after the firm landed Skadden's Leif King in August.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
February 10, 2020 | The American Lawyer
'Technology Alone Is Not the Answer': Wilmer Revisits Outside Counsel GuidelinesThe firm's new system combines human intelligence with a data-centric approach.
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
February 07, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Dechert Notches Double-Digit Growth in 'Exceptional' YearWhile the firm saw strong performance across the board, CEO Henry Nassau singled out the real estate, finance and products liability practices as key drivers.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
February 06, 2020 | Law.com
The Law Firm Disrupted: What I Learned at LegalweekAs law firms look over their shoulders at the Big Four, a push for regulatory changes isn't getting the attention it deserves.
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
February 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Is Guaranteed Compensation a Savvy Lateral Lure or an Unnecessary Risk?Guaranteed pay packages can sway star recruits, but they also pile on risk for overeager firms.
By Dan Packel
10 minute read
February 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Axiom Bolsters Flexible Attorney Network With Bliss Lawyers DealWith an immediate addition of 60 "vetted" lawyers from Bliss, Axiom now has 2,400 attorneys on its platform.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
February 03, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Litigation Funding Leader Burford Warns of Profit DipThe company sought to minimize the impact of the dip, pointing to litigation successes in January 2020 and a record high in funding commitments. Investors responded positively to the news.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
January 31, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Sedgwick's $1.9M Clawback Settlement Gets Go-Ahead in Chapter 11 ApprovalA California bankruptcy judge ripped into the attorney for a former partner objecting to the settlement Thursday, accusing her of introducing a new argument at the confirmation hearing.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
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