December 20, 2017 | The American Lawyer
More Stars: Litigation Department of the Year Honorable MentionsThese 10 runner-up law firms handled groundbreaking cases, got results that made headlines, and saved clients from uncertain futures.
By Emily Barker | Gina Passarella Cipriani
5 minute read
December 19, 2017 | The American Lawyer
No Egos Allowed: Jones Day, Winner of the Litigation Department of the YearWith an all-hands-on-deck approach that has no room for primadonnas, Jones Day's focus on client service shines through in its litigation wins, earning it our highest honor in the Litigation Department of the Year contest.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani
8 minute read
November 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer
How a Few Savvy Law Firms Turned E-Discovery Into a Cash CowThey 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
October 20, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Welcome to the New American LawyerWelcome to the new The American Lawyer experience, part of the new law.com network!
By Gina Passarella
3 minute read
September 26, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Global Legal Awards' Grand Prize in Citizenship Honors Pro Bono Efforts in the European Refugee CrisisMorrison & Foerster and Latham & Watkins are among the law firms cited for their work for refugees.
By Gina Passarella
5 minute read
September 05, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
Goldberg Segalla Makes Second Group Hire From Segal McCambridgeGoldberg Segalla has hired a seven-lawyer toxic torts and environmental law team from Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney in Philadelphia.
By Gina Passarella
3 minute read
September 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Lifetime Achiever: Roderick Palmore, DentonsThe leaps of faith Roderick Palmore has made, time and again in his career, have been a key element to his success. And his biggest leap of faith has been fighting for diversity.
By Gina Passarella
3 minute read
August 29, 2017 | International Edition
What the reaction to the term 'non-lawyer' says about law firm caste systemsDoes calling business professionals 'non-lawyers' perpetuate an outdated hierarchy within law firms?
By Gina Passarella
5 minute read
August 29, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Big Law's Newest Competition for Talent Is an Old FoeWhile attrition rates are still relatively low as associates bask in the glow of their salary increases, when they do leave, it is often for perks that have nothing to do with money.
By Gina Passarella
4 minute read
August 25, 2017 | The American Lawyer
What the Reaction to the Term 'Nonlawyer' Says About Law Firm Caste SystemsThe legal marketing community took issue with The American Lawyer's use of "nonlawyer" in a story. Here's why.
By Gina Passarella
13 minute read