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Lizzy McLellan

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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December 23, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Midsize Firm Leaders Talk Pressure, Competition and Staying Nimble in 2020

Law firms haven't completely wrapped up 2019 yet, but they're thinking about what may be coming in 2020, including increasing competition and threat of a downturn.

By Lizzy McLellan

6 minute read

December 20, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

A Look Ahead: Midsize Firms' Fate in 2020

Midsize firm leaders aren't entirely sure what to expect next year, but they're preparing for change.

By Lizzy McLellan | David Gialanella

7 minute read

December 19, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Roberta Kaplan, Citing Violence Against Jews, Calls on Lawyers to 'Make It Stop'

American Jewish life today is "threatened like never before," Kaplan told a gathering of lawyers at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. 

By Lizzy McLellan

3 minute read

December 18, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Fox Rothschild Fires Lawyer Accused of Repeated Sexual Harassment, Assault

The firm ejected Ian Siminoff after a barrage of misconduct allegations by a former staff member in a lawsuit Wednesday morning.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read

December 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Faegre, Drinker Biddle Vote to Combine in 'Merger of Equals'

Meet "Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath," with 22 offices and combined revenues near $1 billion.

By Lizzy McLellan

6 minute read

December 16, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Manatt Hires Ex-Penn Health CEO to Join Growing Consulting Unit

Ralph Muller stepped down from leadership of Penn Health in June, and will join Manatt Health in January.

By Lizzy McLellan

3 minute read

December 16, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Reed Smith Gains, K&L Defections: 2019's Biggest Head Count Changes

The two Pittsburgh-based Am Law 50 firms saw opposite effects on head count as their international footprints changed.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read

December 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Duane Morris Partner Suspended 6 Months for Overbilling at Former Firm, Saul Ewing

The Boston partner argued that billing irregularities were due to her "error-prone" billing tendencies, and were not intentionally deceptive.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read

December 12, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Kleinbard, Saul Ewing Make Late Lateral Hires; 2 Small Firms to Combine

In Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Lancaster, a few firms made moves to close out the year.

By Lizzy McLellan

3 minute read

December 10, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Bill Cosby Loses Appeal as Superior Court Affirms Prison Sentence

Cosby's case raised unusual questions given a large number of additional accusers, and a purported nonprosecution agreement from when the allegations against him first surfaced. But the appellate court stood by the trial court's decisions on those issues.

By Lizzy McLellan

4 minute read