Lizzy McLellan is a senior editor on ALM's business of law desk. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LizzyMcLell
September 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Clark Hill Acquires Las Vegas Litigation BoutiqueThe Detroit-based Am Law 200 firm has combined with Gentile Cristalli Miller Armeni Savarese, more than doubling the head count in its Las Vegas office.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
September 04, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Greenberg Traurig Grabs Longtime Pepper Partner in PhiladelphiaLitigator A. Michael Pratt was chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association in 2008.
By Lizzy McLellan
3 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Lamb McErlane Opens Phila. Office, Taking Pair From Sprague & SpraguePodraza said a chance at partnership and building a Philadelphia office drew him to the West Chester-based firm.
By Lizzy McLellan
3 minute read
September 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Former Phila. Solicitor Tulante Joins Dechert White-Collar PracticeSozi Tulante said he considered several firms before choosing Dechert for its international presence and litigation strength.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
September 03, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
'Clients Are Demanding Innovation,' Nexsen Pruet MP Says"The major trend I see is that clients are demanding innovation and demanding that their law firms think about the provision of legal services differently. Clients are much more interactive with law firms as to how we do what we do," Leighton Lord said.
By Lizzy McLellan
6 minute read
August 29, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Midmarket Work Fuels Midsize Lateral Moves in Pa.Midsize firms in Pennsylvania have been eager to add talent this summer.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
August 29, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Paralegal Sues Zarwin Baum Over Alleged Sexual Harassment, 'Party Culture'The Philadelphia-based firm denied the allegations, including that it has a "sexually hostile work environment" and a culture steeped in drugs and drinking.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
August 28, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Drinker Biddle, Blank Rome Excel in Associate Satisfaction as Phila. Beats AverageMidlevel Big Law associates in Philadelphia are ever-so-slightly happier than their counterparts elsewhere, but some firms scored better than others.
By Lizzy McLellan
4 minute read
August 26, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Midlevel Associates Are Feeling the Burn From All That WorkOur latest Midlevel Associates Survey shows overall satisfaction, but concern about burnout is growing even as firms try to address it.
By Lizzy McLellan
11 minute read
August 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer
How LeClairRyan's Grand Plans UnraveledLeClairRyan's collapse was years in the making. Sources say the firm overpaid some lawyers, created guaranteed contracts, let overhead expenses grow and made other questionable strategic decisions.
By Lizzy McLellan
13 minute read