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.
March 22, 2019 | Law.com
Specialization Can Make Midsize Firms More Desirable to Clients—and More Vulnerable to PoachingFor 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 AdvantageClients 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 CaseCelebrity 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 SnapshotA 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 WarsA 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 SentenceOn 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 FirmsFor 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 GrabSpector 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 FoundCameron 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 OpenThe 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