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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April 11, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Join Us!: The Am Law 100 Analysis Live on April 18

Hear discussion of the key findings and future predictions just an hour after the Am Law 100 launches.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

1 minute read

April 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Deadline Today: Fill Out ALM's Annual Mental Health Survey

Our annual survey offers organizations and individuals a roadmap on addressing the challenges and opportunities surrounding the legal industry's well-being. For the first time, in-house attorneys are also encouraged to fill out the survey.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

1 minute read

March 23, 2023 | Law.com Pro

Law Firm Leadership's Guide to Strategic Implementation of GPT-4

Law firms can't ignore the power of generative AI. Below we offer some of the business considerations for employing it.

By Gina Passarella and Patrick Fuller

12 minute read

March 10, 2023 | The American Lawyer

How to Avoid the Layoff List and Become a Must-Keep Associate

Coach Lauren Krasnow was laid off from Big Law during a recession and, in her latest Fully Human Lawyer column, shares tips for how associates can show their value in a down market.

By Lauren Krasnow

6 minute read

March 08, 2023 | International Edition

Competitors, Law Firms Aid GCs Navigating Ballooning ESG Duties

The growing regulatory requirements are putting general counsel at the head of the table when it comes to managing board-level issues around ESG—both a challenge and an opportunity.

By Ben Seal

6 minute read

March 07, 2023 | The American Lawyer

No 'Gray Area' In Lawyers' Oversight of Investigators, Commentator Argues

Dan Nardello, CEO of investigations firm Nardello & Co., argues lawyers can't avoid ethical liability for the actions of the investigators they hire.

By Dan Nardello

3 minute read

March 01, 2023 | The American Lawyer

When Our Stress Becomes Dangerous

Patrick Krill, the author of a recent study on factors that lead to suicidality in lawyers, shares his thoughts on work-related stress.

By Patrick R. Krill

7 minute read

February 28, 2023 | The American Lawyer

How Improving Practice Management Can Protect Revenue

An investment in practice management can pay off in more loyal talent and clients, partners at Lotis Blue and Estrada consultancies outline.

By Mark Masson, Ed Estrada and Jay Russell

7 minute read

February 23, 2023 | Law.com

Law Firms and Clients Worry Pandemic-Era Lawyers are Undertrained

Amid the Great Recession, law firms laid off swaths of junior lawyers, particularly in practices like real estate. Four years later, as the market rebounded, they realized they didn't have many qualified mid-level real estate lawyers.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

7 minute read

February 23, 2023 | The American Lawyer

McKinsey's 10 Principles for Successful Law Firm Mergers

Partners from the global consultancy take lessons from advising corporations and other professional services firms on mergers, bringing tips for how law firms can have a better strategic approach to growth.

By Albert Bollard, Alex D'Amico, Jeff Rudnicki and Igor Yasenovets

7 minute read

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