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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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May 07, 2024 | The American Lawyer

These Contenders Are Positioning Themselves to Make (or Return to) the Second Hundred

A group of firms are both within 10% of the No. 200 firm's revenue number and posted year-over-year revenue growth in excess of the Second Hundred's collective growth rate.

By David Gialanella

7 minute read

May 03, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

How Have The Second Hundred Firms Fared Since Outperforming the Am Law 100 Last Year?

Image design by Roberto Jimenez, ALM Last year, the "Second Hundred" firms turned the tables slightly on their larger (typically wealthier and faster-growing)…

By David Gialanella

2 minute read

May 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Law.com Pro Webcast: Breaking Down the Impact of AI on Big Law Economics

Register for the webcast, streaming live Thursday at 11 ET, where the panel will break down how Gen AI will affect demand, pricing, staffing, profitability, competition and more.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

May 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Why the Future of Talent Management Could Look Very Different

With the introduction and accelerating adoption of efficiency-generating technologies, the way lawyers are recruited and developed is likely to undergo some interesting changes.

By Keith Maziarek

12 minute read

April 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Power Rankings (Plus): Bionic Boutiques Are Already Uncoupling Dollars From Hours

Susman's dominant outperformance in 2023 is suggestive of broader and structural change arriving in the big leagues.

By Jae Um

3 minute read

April 16, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Power Ranking the Am Law 100: Flash Points Ahead

Facing market volatility and AI disruption, winning firms reinvest for renewal and reinvention.

By Jae Um

16 minute read

April 16, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Sign of Overall Health': The Am Law 100 Metric That Deserves More Attention

"PPL, and especially year-over-year PPL growth, helps mitigate any biases in the numbers influenced by law firm size or geographic location."

By David Gialanella

5 minute read

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