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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January 09, 2020 | The American Lawyer

'Change Frightens Us All:' Utah Justice Himonas on Why Deregulation, Innovation Still the Path Forward for Law

Utah Justice Deno Himonas says deregulation is one path forward to solving the access-to-justice crisis he says the country is facing. Others may be through technology or innovations yet imagined. He encourages other states to have these discussions.

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

December 29, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Built to Win: Sidley Austin, Litigation Department of the Year Finalist

Sidley's global reach and investment in specialty areas give it an edge.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

5 minute read

December 10, 2019 | Law.com

There's Still Time: Take Law.com's Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey

This comprehensive survey of law firms of all sizes and locations stands to provide some of the best insight into the industry to date on such an important topic.

By Leigh Jones | Gina Passarella Cipriani

2 minute read

November 21, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Everything You Wanted to Know About Litigation Dept. of the Year (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Congratulations to all of the finalists. Your submissions, presentations and, more importantly, the work that you do, are all exceptional.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

4 minute read

October 29, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Warning Signs: How Big Law's Greatest Failures Unfolded

Three decades of data reveal common threads from Finley Kumble to LeClairRyan. What can we learn from the history of law firm failures?

By Lizzy McLellan | Gina Passarella Cipriani

18 minute read

October 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Dentons' Leader Fires Back at Greenberg's 'Parochial and Condescending' Criticisms

Dentons' global chair Joe Andrew sharply rejects criticisms of its model by Greenberg Traurig's leadership, saying Dentons' competition is just afraid of a new model.

By Joe Andrew

6 minute read

October 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer

From the Editor: Join Me at Legalweek New York for a Deep Dive Into Legal Business Strategy

Ralph Baxter and I have tailored a program to tackle the most important issues facing the business of law, with the goal of putting you in the room with key stakeholders from across the legal services delivery spectrum.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

3 minute read

October 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig Chair Takes Aim at What Makes a Truly National Firm

A national firm should be both national and a firm, Richard Rosenbaum argues in response to recent efforts by Dentons to forge ahead with a U.S. expansion plan.

By Richard A. Rosenbaum

4 minute read