Gina Passarella Cipriani

Gina Passarella Cipriani

Gina Passarella is editor-in-chief of Global Legal Brands at ALM, including oversight of The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, Law.com International, Legaltech News, The National Law Journal and China Law & Practice. She also works closely on Law.com Pro and GLL Advisers. Gina's coverage focuses on the business of law, client relationships, law firm strategy and the future direction of the profession. She also has a particular focus on mental health in the legal profession.

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June 13, 2024 |

25 Years of the Am Law 200: Is Size as a Strategy a Winning Formula?

In this briefing, we explore what firms' laser focus on headcount growth over the past quarter century has meant for profitability.

By Patrick Fuller and Gina Passarella

10 minute read

February 08, 2024 | Law.com

Can Big Law Extract the Maximum Value of AI?

Legal departments of major corporations along with the industry's most elite firms are actively using generative AI, and the idea that any organization would wait on identifying and testing use cases is seen as a significant competitive risk.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

7 minute read

January 28, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Will We See You? Join Law.com Pro Editors and Analysts at Legalweek NYC For Sessions Geared Toward Law Firm Strategy

Let's meet up in person Jan. 31 to dive into the future of law firm management. Come ready with questions for our experts as we bring Law.com Pro to life at Legalweek NYC.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

4 minute read

January 25, 2024 | The American Lawyer

From the (Departing) Editor-in-Chief: Thank You From The Bottom of My Heart

It has been my great honor to serve at the helm of The American Lawyer. The industry is in for a real treat as our new editor-in-chief is named.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

5 minute read

November 30, 2023 | Law.com

The Salary Wars That Almost Didn't Happen

Just when it seemed Milbank's shot over the bow with associate salary hikes would go unanswered, the market has finally responded, and with increased firepower.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

7 minute read

November 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer

An Am Law CDO's Take: The Impact of the Middle East Crisis on DEI in U.S. Firms

Right now, compassion is lacking. Rather, pain, trauma, and fear are the primary drivers—internally and externally. When those are the drivers, we are in fight-or-flight mode. This causes us to put up walls and prevent productive discourse.

By Yusuf Z. Zakir

7 minute read

November 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Forging a Diverse Path—Lifetime Achievement Honoree Rosemary Alito

K&L Gates employment law practice group leader Rosemary Alito has not only broken glass ceilings but elevated employment law in her state of New Jersey and beyond.

By ALM Staff

6 minute read

November 14, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Mergers: How to Catch a Falling Knife

History suggests that acquiring a "falling knife firm" can be accretive for the acquiring firm but that it requires something of the order of a 30% reduction in the equity partner ranks at the acquired firm, Hugh Simons writes.

By Hugh A. Simons

9 minute read

November 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm Leaders May Be Tiring of the Job, But That's Not Why They've Been Leaving

An analysis by former Big Law partner Paul Denis of leadership departures over the past few decades shows recent changes may be based less on satisfaction and more on growing tenure length.

By Paul T. Denis

5 minute read

November 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Dear Dan: Demystifying Legal Recruiters

When a recruiter says, "I was asked to call you specifically," how do you know if they're telling the truth? Recruiter Dan Binstock explores this question in his recurring column on explaining how legal recruiting actually works.

By Dan Binstock of Garrison

7 minute read