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.
July 20, 2022 | Law.com
The Legal Industry is Squarely in the Crosshairs of PoliticsThe legal industry is increasingly being drawn into polarizing political debates with potentially significant consequences.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
7 minute read
July 17, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Over 2,200 Male Partners Start Own Call to Action Post-DobbsThe effort is in solidarity with a similar effort by thousands of women law firm partners who pledged to support reproductive rights in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
By Hundreds of Male Law Firm Partners
67 minute read
July 05, 2022 | The American Lawyer
More Than 2,650 Women Partners From 190 Firms Issue Call to Action Post-'Dobbs'"Our presence and leadership within the bar is without question a byproduct of the freedom each of us has had to make reproductive decisions for ourselves," the thousands of signatories from about 190 firms wrote.
By Hundreds of Women Law Firm Partners
94 minute read
June 27, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms' Statements on the Overturning of Roe v. WadeLaw firms that spoke out acknowledged the issue was divisive but, in most cases, committed to working toward reproductive rights and providing coverage for employees who need it.
By ALM Staff
24 minute read
June 17, 2022 | The American Lawyer
The Language of Asking for HelpMental health advocates often encourage those suffering to seek help, but what if they don't know what to say?
By Lynn S. Garson
22 minute read
June 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Leaders Explain Why They Sought MergersFrom market pressures to the need for confidentiality, law firm management explain why they sought mergers and how they got them done.
By Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris
5 minute read
June 09, 2022 | Law.com
Are Clients Poised to Take Priority Over Talent at Law Firms?For the past two years, talent wielded its collective power to change where they can work, how they get paid, and even at times who a firm represents. Is that about to change?
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
6 minute read
June 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer
How a Smaller Firm Should Assess Whether to Seek a MergerIn an excerpt from their upcoming book, authors Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris offer a checklist for smaller firms thinking about whether a merger is right for them.
By Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris
4 minute read
June 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Why Law Firm Mergers Are a Growing Reality For More FirmsMerger discussions among even some unlikely pairings seem to be heating up. In their new book, Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris explain why and offer tips on how firms of various sizes and market positions should approach merger discussions.
By Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris
6 minute read
May 31, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Why We Changed the Diversity Scorecard MethodologyFor this year's Diversity Scorecard, we changed our approach to better reflect the legal industry.
By Gina Passarella and Patrick Fuller
2 minute read
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