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 08, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Will the Demise of the Billable Hour Start in the Middle East?In detaching billable hours from attorney evaluations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Clifford Chance wants to generate data to guide future decisions. But expect broader change in the industry to come slowly.
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
May 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Deloitte Heads Into Employment Law Arena With Second Law Firm AllianceThe Big Four firm is turning to employment law and workforce management in its next law firm alliance.
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
May 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deloitte Expands US Legal Ambitions With Epstein Becker AllianceThe Big Four firm is turning to employment law and workforce management in its next law firm alliance.
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
May 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Mueller Probe's Greg Andres Returns to Davis PolkFor Andres, who led the prosecution of Paul Manafort, the move marks a third stint at the firm.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
May 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Mueller Probe's Greg Andres Returns to Davis Polk in NYFor Andres, who led the prosecution of Paul Manafort, the move marks a third stint at the firm.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
May 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pierce Bainbridge Wins Fight With Phila. Lawyer Over Client FeesA federal judge found that Bruce Chasan's complaint did not allege that he had an enforceable contract with Pierce Bainbridge founder John Pierce.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
May 03, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Pierce Bainbridge Wins Fee Fight Against Philadelphia LawyerA federal judge found that Bruce Chasan's complaint did not allege that he had an enforceable contract with Pierce Bainbridge founder John Pierce.
By Dan Packel
4 minute read
May 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Firms Recognize Profession's Pressures at Start of Mental Health Awareness MonthOrrick chairman and CEO Mitch Zuklie cited a recent law firm leader's death in a firmwide email, while Fried Frank is unveiling a new wellness initiative.
By Dan Packel
2 minute read
April 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer
When a Critical Spotlight Shines on Firms, Keeping Quiet Doesn't HelpLaw firms face a delicate balancing act in responding to internal crises that draw public attention.
By Dan Packel
6 minute read
April 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer
5 Years After Merger, Stinson Trims Its NameMark Hinderks, managing partner of the firm formerly known as Stinson Leonard Street, pointed to the wider trend of Am Law 200 firms opting for more concise monikers.
By Dan Packel
3 minute read
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