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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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March 22, 2019 | Law.com

Specialization Can Make Midsize Firms More Desirable to Clients—and More Vulnerable to Poaching

For midsize law firms that can afford to have sub-specialties on staff, the reward can be a go-to service offering that generates a national or international client base for an otherwise regional firm, consultants noted. But that also puts the group at increased risk of being snatched up by larger firms.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

5 minute read

March 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY's Midsize Law Firms See Increased Specialization as a Competitive Advantage

Clients in the midst of a legal crisis want to know that their advisers have handled the same type of matters many times before. So firms are realigning their practice groups and changing the way they're marketing their services to focus on the expertise they already have.

By Susan DeSantis | Gina Passarella Cipriani

8 minute read

March 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Willkie's Caplan Looks to Big Law to Represent Him in College Admissions Case

Celebrity defendants in the case have also turned to Big Law for their defense.

By C. Ryan Barber and Nate Robson

5 minute read

March 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer

What Legal Marketers Earn: An ALM Legal Compass Snapshot

A snapshot of legal marketing compensation trends

By ALM Legal Intelligence

1 minute read

March 11, 2019 | International Edition

How to Protect Trade Secrets Amid Trade Wars

A multipronged strategy for protecting your company's life blood.

By BC Boren and Amy-Conway Hatcher

8 minute read

March 08, 2019 | International Edition

A Meeting With This Lawyer Could Be a Death Sentence

On International Women's Day, Reed Smith's pro bono counsel reflects on the harsh realities of her work with female refugees. And how a day for women carries little meaning to them.

By Jayne E. Fleming

8 minute read

February 28, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Specialization Can Be Double-Edged Sword for Midsize Firms

For midsize law firms that can afford to have sub-specialties on staff, the reward can be a go-to service offering that generates a national or international client base for an otherwise regional firm, consultants noted. But that also puts the group at increased risk of being poached by larger firms.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

5 minute read

February 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Holland & Knight Hires Away Former Akerman Leader in 12-Lawyer Grab

Spector and two other Akerman partners will lead the firm's insurance investigations and litigation team.

By Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

February 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Dechert Associate Dies, No Indication of Foul Play Found

Cameron Schladenhauffen, 31, was an associate in Dechert's New York office, practicing in real estate finance.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

3 minute read

February 14, 2019 | Daily Report Online

Nominations Period for National Law Journal's Elite Trial Lawyer Awards Now Open

The National Law Journal is now accepting submissions for its prestigious Elite Trial Lawyers awards, which honor the best work being done on behalf of plaintiffs.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

1 minute read