Erica Silverman

August 18, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

"To join a corporate firm, I would want to know that Black and brown attorneys are needed and valued, because they increase the talent pool, not just fill a quota or create an impression of diversity," said James Smith, 23, a second-year law student at Temple University from Northeast Philadelphia.

By Erica Silverman

9 minute read

August 12, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Kevin Kerr was at Uber Technologies for four years, first as the company's community operations manager for Pennsylvania and New York, and then as Uber's head of state and local public policy in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan.

By Erica Silverman

4 minute read

August 07, 2020 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize and small law firms across the U.S. are reporting increased activity in their family law practices since mid-March, especially in matters related to financial support and custody modifications for ex-partners, and more recently, in clients inquiring about divorce.

By Erica Silverman

8 minute read

August 04, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

"Our strategic plan is to continue to grow this practice group. Especially now, due to the pandemic, there will be an even greater need for insurance recovery lawyers," managing shareholder Alan Zuckerman said.

By Erica Silverman

4 minute read

July 28, 2020 | The American Lawyer

The tie-up would create a combined firm with up to about $95 million in combined gross revenue and a focus on agricultural and environmental clients.

By Christine Simmons | Erica Silverman

4 minute read

July 27, 2020 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Squire has one of the leading automotive practices in the country. I know that expertise will be important to significant clients, like Subaru," said Michael Helmer, who has left DLA Piper, where he served as co-managing partner in the Short Hills, New Jersey, office, to join Squire Patton Boggs' New Jersey corporate practice.

By Erica Silverman

3 minute read

July 24, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Client concerns over mortality and being unable to handle their affairs, the ability to take advantage of certain financial techniques in estate planning, and political uncertainty have kept estate lawyers in the Philadelphia area busy since mid-March.

By Erica Silverman

7 minute read

July 14, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Drawn to Ballard's work with private equity firms and large public companies, Coogan said that he was seeking "a much bigger, local platform" to adapt to a changing business environment.

By Erica Silverman

4 minute read

July 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

"There has been significant conflict between ex-partners over how to keep families safe, what does 'stay at home' mean, what does the 'green' [phase of reopening] mean, and what to do if one partner tests positive," Heather Goldner Kinsey said.

By Erica Silverman

7 minute read

July 08, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Partner Charles "Chuck" Gibbs pointed to "a commitment from McDermott to build a restructuring practice of superior quality and depth."

By Erica Silverman

4 minute read