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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December 15, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Breaking Down Silos Between Tech, Firms and Academia to Reach Innovation

Collaboration, not competition, will be the key to keeping pace with exponential growth in technology, leaders of Vanderbilt Law School's Program on Law & Innovation argue.

By Larry Bridgesmith and Caitlin Moon

6 minute read

November 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer

How a Few Savvy Law Firms Turned E-Discovery Into a Cash Cow

They embraced work that many saw as commoditized and low-margin. What are the implications for law firm innovation?

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

14 minute read

November 26, 2017 | The American Lawyer

What 2017's Trends Can Mean for Big Law in 2018

As the industry plans for 2018, there are several key trends from this year that will carry through and intensify.

By The American Lawyer Staff

16 minute read

November 02, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Latham Hires Away DLA Piper Co-Chair

In a rare lateral move among law firm leadership, DLA Piper global co-chair Juan Picon is leaving the firm to join Latham & Watkins in Madrid.

By James Booth

3 minute read

November 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer

The Sometimes Murky Path to Partnership

Our New Partners Survey tapped into what Big Law's newest partners feel about their path to promotion, readiness for the job and career prospects moving forward--with a little advice to their firms mixed in.

By Katelyn Polantz

1 minute read

November 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer

What To Do When the Fighting Over Comp Starts

When financial pressures build, firm management should give care to values and partner emotions.

By Hugh A. Simons and Heidi K. Gardner

6 minute read

October 30, 2017 | The American Lawyer

For Love of Client, GCs Say Law Firms Need to Be More Proactive

General counsel plead for law firms to take more initiative when it comes to innovation, feedback and learning their business. With some GCs predicting much less legal work for the taking, law firms can't afford to ignore the message.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

13 minute read

October 30, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Aligning Partner Compensation to Actual Contribution

As new compensation allocations take effect in the new year, firms should ensure they are paying partners in accordance with their true economic contributions.

By Hugh A. Simons

7 minute read