Lizzy McLellan

Lizzy McLellan is a senior editor on ALM's business of law desk. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LizzyMcLell

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January 22, 2020 | The American Lawyer

What's Behind a Wave of Healthier, Faster Law Firm Combinations?

Market conditions and a more proactive approach may be driving a shift in the law firm merger scene.

By Lizzy McLellan

8 minute read

January 21, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Marshall Dennehey Department Leader Jumps to Goldberg Segalla

Eric Fitzgerald, who was also risk manager and board vice president at Marshall Dennehey, is taking his insurance practice to the Buffalo-based law firm.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read

January 21, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Morgan Lewis Plans Move to New Phila. Tower

The law firm's new location, set to open in 2023, is the first non-Comcast building in Philadelphia's central business district in 30 years.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read

January 17, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Duane Morris Merger a 'Standout' in Industry's Quest for Scale

The firms' leaders and industry observers pointed to geographic growth and client demand as key drivers of the deal, which the firms plan to finalize by the end of this month.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read

January 16, 2020 | The American Lawyer

Duane Morris, NY-Based Satterlee Stephens to Merge in February

The combined firm will have annual gross revenue of at least $530 million, including about $40 million from Satterlee.

By Christine Simmons | Lizzy McLellan

5 minute read

January 16, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

New Kleinbard MP: It Takes Years to Do Succession Right

Matthew Haverstick, who became one of three managing partners at Kleinbard this year, talks about planning for the future and what Philadelphia's legal scene may look like in a decade.

By Lizzy McLellan

9 minute read

January 15, 2020 | Pro Mid Market

Chamberlain Hrdlicka Leaders No Longer 'Up At Night' Over the Future

"We have had many thoughtful conversations over the past two years about our firm's future," former MP and now chairman emeritus Wayne Risoli said.

By Lizzy McLellan

6 minute read

January 14, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Leadership Shakeup at Saltz Mongeluzzi as Firm Hires Competitor's Co-Founder

Philadelphia plaintiffs firm Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky announced a shift in practice and firm leadership Tuesday, as it brings on a co-founding partner of another prominent trial firm in the region.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read