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
July 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Paul Weiss Brings On Davis Polk Executive Comp VeteranJean 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, BostonThe 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 ShufflePittsburgh-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 CaseThe 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 BankChristine 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 DividendsAssociates 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, DCNew 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, DCIn 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 SaleFollowing 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
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