Gina Passarella Cipriani

November 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

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

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

October 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer

In short: mergers between healthy firms work, Hugh Simons explains, detailing data that shows adding an unhealthy firm into the mix is a recipe for multi-year declines in PEP rank.

By Hugh A. Simons

6 minute read

October 12, 2023 | Law.com

The past year or so has provided a high number of changes amid top management across the world's largest law firms. Not all of these leaders are stepping down at the conclusion of their term and the days of seeking multiple terms seem to be slowing.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

6 minute read

October 04, 2023 | Law.com Pro

Law firm growth is concentrated in a few areas around the country. Here we look at which cities are seeing the most interest from new entrants and how that is shaking up the markets in those regions.

By Patrick Fuller and Gina Passarella

6 minute read

August 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Industry observer Hugh A. Simons dives into historical data and law firm dynamics to explore the true, though perhaps unspoken, benefits of a merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling.

By Hugh A. Simons

13 minute read

August 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Clients are slower to pay, but that means inventory is building. If firms start seeing checks come in, the second half of 2023 could be much more promising, Citi's midyear survey shows.

By Gloria Gomez-O'Rourke and Gretta Rusanow

6 minute read

August 17, 2023 | Law.com

For international law firms that have substantial practices in mainland China, the country's focus on national security and the broader geopolitical issues has major implications.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

5 minute read

August 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer

The honorees and finalists have made impacts on the profession and their communities that go well beyond their day-to-day practice.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

2 minute read

July 19, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Finalists are named across categories including Best Firm of the Year, Managing Partner of the Year, Business Team of the Year, Young Lawyers of the Year and much more.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

5 minute read