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
October 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer
What's Worked—and What's Next—as Morgan Lewis' McKeon Starts Second TermThe firm's combination with Bingham McCutcheon and a rapid expansion in Asia are in the rear-view mirror, but challenges in maintaining culture and keeping up with the pace of change remain ahead.
By Dan Packel
12 minute read
October 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer
What Are Dentons and Greenberg Traurig Arguing About, Anyway?Dentons says it wants to be the first "national" law firm. Greenberg Traurig says there already is one—and you're looking at it. Now Greenberg executive chairman Richard Rosenbaum is calling for a truce.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
October 17, 2019 | Law.com
The Law Firm Disrupted: The Big Four Are Keeping Their Powder DryWhile global accounting giants already fill four of the five top spots in a ranking of alternative legal brands, the real race hasn't even started.
By Dan Packel
7 minute read
October 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer
DLA Piper Removes Female Partner Who Alleged Sex Assault, Triggering 'Smear Campaign' AccusationVanina Guerrero's allegations that Louis Lehot sexually assaulted her led to his firing. Now the firm says it uncovered misconduct allegations about Guerrero, unrelated to her accusations against Lehot, and has placed her on administrative leave.
By Lizzy McLellan | Dan Packel
3 minute read
October 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer
DLA Piper Clings to Mandatory Arbitration—But Not Louis Lehot—As Students Show CloutThe firm acted swiftly to cut ties with partner Louis Lehot after public allegations of sexual assault and law student protests, but it hasn't budged from its mandatory arbitration policy.
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
October 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Misconduct Allegations Preceded Buckley Sandler Founder's Exit, Lawsuit ClaimsOxford Insurance alleges that Andrew Sandler didn't leave his firm voluntarily, and it's under no obligation to pay $6 million under a "loss of key employee" policy.
By Dan Packel
5 minute read
October 10, 2019 | Law.com
The Law Firm Disrupted: Dentons, Dentons EverywherePending combinations are poised to bring Dentons' U.S. numbers close to 1,100—a figure that would rank it 11th by U.S. head count. So, what's driving the firm's domestic expansion?
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
October 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Dentons Chases Big 4's Footprint With New US StrategyThe firm is banking on the American market being underserved—and on finding the right audience for its pitch.
By Dan Packel
7 minute read
October 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
EY, Big Four Top Brand Rankings for Alternative Legal ServicesBoosted by several recent acquisitions, EY bumped PwC from the No. 1 spot on Acritas' list.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
October 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Dentons Combines With Two US Firms in One Go, Launching New American StrategyWith more than 300 lawyers between them, Bingham Greenebaum and Cohen & Grigsby are the first to sign on to Dentons' ambitious new U.S. expansion plan.
By Dan Packel
7 minute read
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