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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February 16, 2024 | The American Lawyer

How Legal Recruiting (Really) Works

"Not a month goes by that a very experienced attorney will sheepishly ask me something to the effect of, 'Um, is working with you something I pay for?' This reflects a big gap in knowledge on the very basics," writes Dan Binstock in this installment of "Dear Dan."

By Dan Binstock

11 minute read

February 02, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Bridging the Divide in Hybrid Work Models: Adapting the Apprenticeship Model and Shifting Measurement Focus

The legal sector, traditionally reliant on apprenticeship models for training and development, faces unique challenges adapting to hybrid work environments.

By Kathleen Pearson

8 minute read

February 01, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Bridging the Divide in Hybrid Work Models: Balancing Physical Presence and Flexibility

This balance is vital to maintaining a productive, satisfied and cohesive legal workforce in the modern era.

By Kathleen Pearson

4 minute read

January 31, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Bridging the Divide in Hybrid Work Models: Generational Differences and Expectations

These complex differences affect not only law firm culture, but also client relationships and expectations.

By Kathleen Pearson

5 minute read

January 30, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Bridging the Divide in Hybrid Work Models: Understanding the Root of Discontent

"Law firms can address these perspectives and adopt strategies that recognize and honor the different needs and expectations of employees, leadership and clients," Kathleen Pearson writes in the first part of this series.

By Kathleen Pearson

7 minute read

January 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Partner Comp Systems and Competitive Advantage: Lessons From the Kirkland, Cravath, and Paul Weiss Lateral-Hiring Wars

What makes comp systems so insidious is that they're so hard to change.

By Hugh A. Simons

12 minute read

January 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Meet the New Editor of The American Lawyer

In nearly 14 years at ALM, many wonderful opportunities have come, but this latest one stands out from all others.

By David Gialanella

5 minute read

January 25, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

What Makes a Rainmaker in 2024?

Are rainmakers born or made? How can law firm leaders spot and develop those abilities in young lawyers? How much of rainmaking can be taught, and…

By David Gialanella

1 minute read

January 24, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Doubling Down on DEI

"One activist who has made an entire career of attacking policies ... essentially admitted that he does not care about whether the legal profession has a place for everyone. Well, we do," Hanson Bridgett's Kristina D. Lawson and Jennifer M. Martinez write.

By Kristina D. Lawson and Jennifer M. Martinez

5 minute read

January 12, 2024 | The American Lawyer

In Defense of DEI: A Rejection of the Misinformation Campaign

"As we approach the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we are experiencing an onslaught," Yusuf Z. Zakir of Davis Wright Tremaine writes. "Here, I will seek to correct the record about equity, inclusion, and diversity."

By Yusuf Z. Zakir

8 minute read

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