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Dan Packel

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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July 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Paul Weiss Brings On Davis Polk Executive Comp Veteran

Jean McLoughlin is the latest in a string of notable lateral additions at Paul Weiss this year.

By Dan Packel

3 minute read

July 08, 2019 | The Recorder

Hogan Lovells Boosts IP Teams in San Francisco, Boston

The firm has its eye on additional U.S. intellectual property hires in a new strategic push.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

July 08, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Reed Smith Names New Americas Chief in Leadership Shuffle

Pittsburgh-based Douglas Cameron, previously global chairman of the firm's litigation department, replaces Michael Pollack, who is retiring at the end of the year.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

July 08, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Court Rips 'Legal Artifice' in Kasowitz Firm's Megabillions Whistleblower Case

The D.C. Circuit refused to revive a lawsuit that sought to wrest $90 billion in fines and penalties from four chemical companies—and to set up a $27 billion windfall for Kasowitz Benson Torres.

By Dan Packel

3 minute read

July 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Baker McKenzie Chair Lagarde Tapped as First Woman, Lawyer to Lead European Central Bank

Christine Lagarde has temporarily stepped down from her role as managing director of the International Monetary Fund while her nomination is considered.

By Dan Packel

2 minute read

July 02, 2019 | The American Lawyer

No Joke: Susman Godfrey's Unlimited Paid Parental Leave Bears Dividends

Associates who've already opted to take extended leave said it was key that men as well as women embrace the policy.

By Dan Packel

4 minute read

July 02, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Baker McKenzie Shuffles Leadership in Miami, Texas, DC

New York managing partner Scott Brandman is adding Miami to his responsibilities.

By Dan Packel

3 minute read

July 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Baker McKenzie Reshuffles Leadership in Miami, Texas, DC

In addition to the U.S. changes, the firm also named a new managing partner in Toronto for the fall.

By Dan Packel

3 minute read

June 27, 2019 | Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: Restoring a Recession Hedge?

If the economy dips, litigation funding may take off—and that could be good news for law firms.

By Dan Packel

5 minute read

June 27, 2019 | International Edition

BCLP Reboots Service Delivery Arm Following LOD Sale

Following legacy Bryan Cave and BLP's merger last year, the two firms have combined their service delivery teams.

By Meganne Tillay and Dan Packel

2 minute read