Amanda O'brien

February 04, 2025 | The Legal Intelligencer

Regulatory partners Rachael Pontikes and Emily Hussey joined Blank Rome's Chicago office, while litigation partner Shannon McClure arrived in Philadelphia.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

February 03, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Former associate Gita Sankano sued the firm in 2024 claiming that she was fired in retaliation for raising complaints about allegedly racist behavior by firm partners.

By Amanda O'Brien

6 minute read

February 03, 2025 | The Legal Intelligencer

Blank Rome has brought former Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir litigation co-chair Christina McKinley as a partner, while Morgan Lewis has rehired employee benefits attorney and former U.S. Air Force captain Matthew Chapman, who served as a corporate associate with the firm before jumping to K&L Gates.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

February 03, 2025 | National Law Journal

Former associate Gita Sankano sued the firm in 2024 claiming that she was fired in retaliation for raising complaints about allegedly racist behavior by firm partners.

By Amanda O'Brien

6 minute read

January 31, 2025 | The Legal Intelligencer

Three law schools in the state are reporting increases in applications of at least 50%: Drexel University's Kline School of Law, the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and Temple University's Beasley School of Law.

By Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

January 29, 2025 | The Legal Intelligencer

Prior to serving as U.S. attorney, Gerald Kram worked at a Scranton boutique for over 35 years, eventually serving as the firm’s managing partner.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

January 29, 2025 | National Law Journal

After drafting the influential Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act as a senate staffer, Nash went on to represent clients including AT&T, HBO, Mastercard, Pfizer, Time and Walmart.

By Amanda O'Brien

6 minute read

January 28, 2025 | Pro Mid Market

Midsize law firms made up the largest share of respondents in ALM's managing partner survey, which found that while many firms are growing in head count and revenue thanks to billing rate increases, many aren't opting to grow by merging.

By Amanda O'Brien and Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

January 28, 2025 | The Legal Intelligencer

Labor and employment litigator Christopher Tinari will be working alongside longtime managing partner Michael McKenna, with the expectation that he will eventually serve as his successor.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

January 27, 2025 | Texas Lawyer

In a Chapter 7 filing, AkinMears indicated it was indebted to a Virage Capital Management unit for over $115 million and Rocade Capital for another $86 million.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read