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.
May 22, 2018 | The American Lawyer
From the Editor-in-Chief: The Ties That BindLaw firm leaders are struggling to balance the demands of a partnership with the more businesslike demands of the current legal model.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
4 minute read
May 18, 2018 | Pro Mid Market
Finger on the Pulse, Not the Ballot Box: Midsize Firms Rarely Use Partnership VotesWalking the halls to build consensus is the go-to choice over partnership votes at midsize law firms.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
6 minute read
May 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Investing in AI? Strategy Principles Say Go Lightly and LaterFrom a strategy perspective, there is no rush for law firms to invest in AI, Hugh Simons argues.
By Hugh A. Simons
3 minute read
May 14, 2018 | The American Lawyer
The Legal Market Is Looking Up, Citi Q1 Survey ShowsThe first quarter of 2018 continued the growth trends experienced at the end of 2017 and leave a lot to look forward to for firms as they move further into the year. But volatility and stratification still lurk.
By David Altuna and Gretta Rusanow
8 minute read
May 10, 2018 | Pro Mid Market
Hear the Stories Behind the Numbers in The Am Law 200 RankingsThe Am Law 200 results tell an interesting, complex story. We will examine what the results mean for that market segment and the firms around it.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
2 minute read
May 10, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Looking Behind the Numbers in The Am Law 200 RankingsThe Am Law 200 results tell an interesting, complex story. We will examine what the results mean for that market segment and the firms around it.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
2 minute read
May 04, 2018 | The American Lawyer
MoFo 'Between Disappointed and Angry' Over 'Mommy Track' Lawsuit"It's just not who we are," Morrison & Foerster chair Larren Nashelsky said of a lawsuit claiming it holds back pregnant women and mothers.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
5 minute read
April 24, 2018 | The American Lawyer
The 2018 Am Law 100 Ranked by: Profits Per Equity PartnerTwenty-five firms had growth rates of at least 10 percent, up from 20 in 2016. Norton Rose led the way with a 32.3 percent leap in PPP. Two firms (Crowell & Moring and Jenner & Block) had double-digit declines, fewer than the five firms that saw double-digit declines in 2016.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
1 minute read
April 24, 2018 | The American Lawyer
The 2018 Am Law 100The country's largest law firms thumbed their proverbial noses at tough market conditions, posting some of the most significant gains since the Great Recession.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
5 minute read
April 24, 2018 | The American Lawyer
From the Editor-in-Chief: Touche Law Firms, ToucheFirms turned up their noses at market pressures in 2017, turning in a banner year with promises for a strong 2018 to follow.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
4 minute read
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