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 07, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

One Year After Lindquist Merger, Ballard Spahr Still Focused on Midwest

A Minneapolis partner who joined as part of the Lindquist merger is taking over leadership of the firm's business and finance practice.

By Lizzy McLellan

5 minute read

January 04, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Berger Montague Gets New Chair as Next Generation Takes Reins

Eric Cramer signed on to lead the firm for at least three years, following what the firm described as a long-planned transition.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read

January 04, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize Firms Setting Pace in Demand Growth

Recent surveys show that billable hours and originations have increased more dramatically at midsize firms than at large firms.

By Lizzy McLellan

7 minute read

January 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Barley Snyder Absorbs Small Hanover Firm

Keith Nonemaker and Matthew Guthrie said they could no longer serve clients in a two-lawyer shop.

By Lizzy McLellan

3 minute read

January 03, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

'Law Firms Are Changing as a Business Model,' Stradling Yocca Leader Says

"The firm is over 45 years old and has evolved past its founder generations," John F. Cannon said. "Each generation is expected to leave the firm better than he or she came to it and to pass the baton for the next generation to fulfill the same promise."

By Lizzy McLellan

6 minute read

January 02, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Judge: Ballard Spahr Lawyers Can't Arbitrate Based on Retainer Contract

A judge held that a client contract entered into by Lindquist & Vennum before Ballard Spahr acquired the firm can't be enforced under Pennsylvania ethics rules.

By Lizzy McLellan

3 minute read

January 02, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

From Counsel to Client: Law Firm Litigation in 2018

From fee disputes, to staff complaints, to long-running litigation with ex-clients, law firms found themselves the subject of litigation in a number of cases this year.

By Lizzy McLellan

1 minute read