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David Gialanella

David Gialanella

David Gialanella, Editor-in-Chief, Business of Law and The American Lawyer, has been with ALM since 2010 in various roles. He previously managed the New Jersey Law Journal and oversaw all of ALM's regional brands. Reach him at [email protected].

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April 11, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Deadline Friday: Mental Health Survey

Our Survey on Mental Health in the Legal Industry is closing, and we need to hear from you—lawyers and all professionals in the legal world.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

April 08, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Mark Your Calendar: Am Law 100 Release Webcast

Join our April 16 webcast and be among the first to take a deep dive into the exclusive insights and trends revealed in our Am Law 100 data.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

March 29, 2024 | The American Lawyer

What Becomes of Laid-Off (and Retooled) Associates?

"I encouraged those coming up to focus on building grit as part of their toolboxes. ... Associates in 2024 are being called upon to demonstrate that grit from the jump," writes Kate Reder Sheikh.

By Kate Reder Sheikh

7 minute read

March 29, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

How to Tackle the Biggest Challenge For Law Firms: Succession Planning

It's a perennial–and in some cases, existential–challenge that strikes law firms in the midsize segment and beyond: Succession planning. Doing…

By David Gialanella

2 minute read

March 28, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

What Should Midsize Firms Consider When Contemplating A Merger?

As mergers continue popping up within the legal landscape, midsize and boutique firms are considering several factors when contemplating a deal. Scale and culture remain at the forefront of those discussions.

By Alexander Lugo, David Gialanella, Andrew Maloney

5 minute read

March 26, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

We're Coming to Chicago: Law.com Pro Live Leadership Roundtable

Join us in Chicago for our first Live Leadership Roundtable of the year, focusing on a perennial challenge: Succession planning.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

March 25, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Consolidation and Competition: The Law Firm Merger Market and What It Means for Midsize Law Firms

  The term "merger mania" seems to be circulated at the beginning of each year, but the activity level has been high–and the level of…

By David Gialanella

1 minute read

March 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Lateral Hire Success: How to Measure It

There may not be a perfect way to categorize success, but there are well-known indicia law firms and lateral partners use every day to measure it, writes Ronald E. Wood.

By Ronald E. Wood

6 minute read

March 08, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Join the Discussion: How Should Big Law Respond to the Industry's Mental Health Crisis?

Join us March 14 to take part in this critical discussion and hear from our panelists. And be sure to participate in the 2024 ALM Survey On Mental Health In The Legal Industry, which is now live.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

March 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

The Leadership Implications of Overpaid Service Partners

"Most partners in support practices are earning dramatically more than they ever thought they would, and at root they know they're earning more than their practices warrant," writes Hugh Simons.

By Hugh A. Simons

5 minute read