Ben Seal
Ben Seal is managing editor of The American Lawyer. He joined the magazine in February 2018, and previously spent five years working for The Legal Intelligencer, editing the paper's magazines and supplements and reporting on Pennsylvania's state courts, legislature and Attorney General's Office. Contact him at [email protected] or @BSealTAL.
March 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer
All Eyes on Ukraine: How Big Law Is Navigating the Fallout From Russia's InvasionFrom closing offices to cutting ties with clients, law firms have been busy responding to the ongoing conflict.
By ALM Staff
3 minute read
February 16, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Even as Expenses Surged, Law Firms in All Segments Saw Profits Spike in 2021Compensation costs soared, but double-digit profit growth was still the norm across the legal industry.
By Gretta Rusanow, Gloria Gomez and Scott Kesselman
7 minute read
February 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Deadline Extended: The American Lawyer Industry Awards and Law Firm Corporate Practices of the YearThis year's awards include new and refined categories, including the Corporate Purpose Award.
By Ben Seal
2 minute read
February 07, 2022 | The American Lawyer
How Mayer Brown's Jon Van Gorp Approaches Leadership, the Talent War—and PodcastingIn an interview, Van Gorp details the role Mayer Brown's podcasts play in keeping attorneys and staff informed and fulfilled.
By Ben Seal
13 minute read
January 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer
How to Navigate the Financial Minefields of a Lateral Partner Move in 2022While law firms have become more aggressive on pay, they've also grown more sophisticated in finding ways to share performance risk with incoming laterals.
By Joe Macrae and Lauren Drake
8 minute read
January 25, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Stars Realigned: Big Law's Top Lateral Hires of 2021In an unprecedented year full of splashy lateral hiring, these moves made waves.
By ALM Staff
1 minute read
January 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Does the Law Firm of the Future Need to Be More Progressive?"People want to feel like they are part of something bigger," a former Am Law 50 associate said. Some smaller firms are showing how to make that a reality.
By Kate Reder Sheikh and Julian Sarafian
6 minute read
January 19, 2022 | The American Lawyer
'We Are Trying to Disrupt the Industry': Sidley's Leaders on Evolving Career Paths and Learning From Their Kids"I sit in these boardrooms and wonder why are we not doing this in the legal industry?" Yvette Ostolaza says.
By Ben Seal
12 minute read
January 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Billable Hours Aren't Everything for Big Law Associates' DevelopmentIt's never too early in your career to begin branding yourself.
By M.C. Sungaila and Norm Bacal
5 minute read
January 13, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Why Teamwork Is an Essential Skill for New Associates to MasterLaw firm partners or more senior associates are your first clients. Treat them that way.
By M.C. Sungaila and Norm Bacal
6 minute read
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