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Gina Passarella Cipriani

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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November 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Dear Dan: Demystifying Legal Recruiters

When a recruiter says, "I was asked to call you specifically," how do you know if they're telling the truth? Recruiter Dan Binstock explores this question in his recurring column on explaining how legal recruiting actually works.

By Dan Binstock of Garrison

7 minute read

October 30, 2023 | The American Lawyer

How Big Law Mergers Succeed: The Quiet Part Out Loud

In short: mergers between healthy firms work, Hugh Simons explains, detailing data that shows adding an unhealthy firm into the mix is a recipe for multi-year declines in PEP rank.

By Hugh A. Simons

6 minute read

October 12, 2023 | Law.com

Law Firm Leaders are Leaving Roles at an Increased Pace

The past year or so has provided a high number of changes amid top management across the world's largest law firms. Not all of these leaders are stepping down at the conclusion of their term and the days of seeking multiple terms seem to be slowing.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

6 minute read

October 04, 2023 | Law.com Pro

People, Places & Profits, Part II: A Look at the Geographic Destinations of the Am Law 200

Law firm growth is concentrated in a few areas around the country. Here we look at which cities are seeing the most interest from new entrants and how that is shaking up the markets in those regions.

By Patrick Fuller and Gina Passarella

6 minute read

August 25, 2023 | The American Lawyer

A&O Shearman: The Compelling but Unspoken Rationale

Industry observer Hugh A. Simons dives into historical data and law firm dynamics to explore the true, though perhaps unspoken, benefits of a merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling.

By Hugh A. Simons

13 minute read

August 24, 2023 | The American Lawyer

2023 Could Turn Out All Right, If Law Firms Can Collect on What They're Owed

Clients are slower to pay, but that means inventory is building. If firms start seeing checks come in, the second half of 2023 could be much more promising, Citi's midyear survey shows.

By Gloria Gomez-O'Rourke and Gretta Rusanow

6 minute read

August 17, 2023 | Law.com

China's Regulations Went From Being a Client Problem to a Law Firm Problem, Too

For international law firms that have substantial practices in mainland China, the country's focus on national security and the broader geopolitical issues has major implications.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

5 minute read

August 03, 2023 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer's Lifetime Achievement Honorees and Attorney of the Year Finalists

The honorees and finalists have made impacts on the profession and their communities that go well beyond their day-to-day practice.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

2 minute read

July 19, 2023 | The American Lawyer

American Lawyer Industry Awards and Litigation Departments of the Year Finalists Announced

Finalists are named across categories including Best Firm of the Year, Managing Partner of the Year, Business Team of the Year, Young Lawyers of the Year and much more.

By Gina Passarella Cipriani

5 minute read

July 17, 2023 | Law.com Pro

People, Places & Profits, Part I: A Look at the Talent Decisions Across the Full Am Law 200

Read more about the new Average Professional Staff Per Lawyer metric as well as the attorney roles firms are most focused on.

By pfuller | Gina Passarella Cipriani

8 minute read