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.
September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Lifetime Achievement: Steven BrillBrill represented a shock to the system when he launched The American Lawyer 40 years ago.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
4 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
20 Themes That Define 40 Years of Legal Industry ChangeFrom mergers and laterals to ALSPs and the A-List, these are the dominant storylines we've covered since 1979.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
1 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Industrial Evolution: How Big Law Blossomed Over the Past 40 YearsSince The American Lawyer was founded in 1979, we've tracked the legal profession as it turned into an industry.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
18 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer
From the Editor: The Human Element at the Heart of the IndustryFor 40 years, relationships have driven the legal industry, Gina Passarella writes.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
4 minute read
September 02, 2019 | Corporate Counsel
As Tech Dances Into Legal Departments, Clients and Firms Need to Learn How to TangoAs tech dances into legal departments, clients and firms need to learn how to Tango.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani | Zach Warren
9 minute read
August 27, 2019 | Legaltech News
Two Left Feet: What GCs Want from Legal TechnologyLegal technology companies have to get out of their own way in vying for law department adoption.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani | Zach Warren
9 minute read
August 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Call For Nominations: Tony Mauro Media Lawyer AwardThe award will honor lawyers who have fought for the freedom of the press, whether it be for open access or journalists' rights and protections. The deadline to submit is Sept. 30.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
2 minute read
July 31, 2019 | Law.com
Open Letter From Dentons Partner: Mental Health Crisis Requires Rethinking Firm Business ModelsJana Cohen Barbe argues the industry needs to revamp the billable hour structure, change the performance metrics it tracks and look at compensation in a different way.
By Jana Cohen Barbe
6 minute read
July 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Associates Just Want the Truth About Billable Hour RequirementsLaw firms need to be honest about what they expect, our Young Lawyer Editorial Board writes.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
7 minute read
July 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Deadline Extended for The American Lawyer's Litigation Departments of the Year ContestIt's time to submit your entry for The American Lawyer's Litigation Departments of the Year, which recognizes top litigation departments in overall excellence, intellectual property, products liability, and regulatory/white-collar.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
2 minute read