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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July 09, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Partner Compensation in the Modern Legal Industry: It's Not Just a Large Firm Game

From moving to the so-called black box, to revamping "points" systems, to paying "stay bonuses," to weighing multi-tiered approaches to partnership,…

By David Gialanella

1 minute read

July 08, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Coming (Home) to New York: Law.com Pro Mid-Market's Leadership Roundtable

Join us at our Midtown Manhattan office. Leading the discussion will be ALM Chief Strategist Patrick Fuller and David Gialanella, Editor-in-Chief of The American Lawyer and Business of Law.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

July 08, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Leader: 'Stay True to Foundational Principles'

Current trends—overpaying at the top, avoiding fundamental change, and allowing culture to take a back seat to money—do not constitute a recipe for long-term success.

By Richard A. Rosenbaum

4 minute read

July 05, 2024 | The American Lawyer

A Tale of 2 Associates: What Really Pushes Top Talent From Big Law?

Plenty of lawyers leave their firms reluctantly because they're not given work that meets their needs, expectations or capacity.

By William Dougherty

7 minute read

June 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Methodology: Diversity, Women's and LGBTQ+ Scorecards

Read the methodologies for all three scorecards here.

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

June 14, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

How Should Midsize Firms Approach Their Real Estate Footprint?

Law firm real estate: It's one of the biggest line items for any firm, and even in an era where hybrid work is much more prevalent, "the office"…

By David Gialanella

1 minute read

June 14, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Dear Dan: Blunt Advice from Top Law Firms About Legal Recruiters – Part Four: Bringing it All Together

One internal recruiter at an elite firm sent a detailed email that brought things together, Binstock writes. This final installment reprints that email.

By Dan Binstock

6 minute read

June 13, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Why Your Cool New Marketing Tech May Not Work

Marketing and business development budgets are limited for many, but technology without support is like installing a lightbulb in a home that has no electricity, Deborah Farone writes.

By Deborah B. Farone

6 minute read