Alm Staff

Alm Staff

January 22, 2025 | Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Be Open to Opportunities, Ready to Seize Them When They Arise,' Says Lara Shortz of Michelman & Robinson

"The best advice I can offer to someone aspiring to lead an office is to be open to opportunities and ready to seize them when they arise. It’s impossible to rise to the occasion when hesitant or shy about stepping forward. Leadership often comes to those who aren’t afraid to take the initiative and embrace new challenges, even when they’re outside their comfort zone."

By ALM Staff

10 minute read

January 21, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Legal Community Luminaries Honored at New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting

The State Bar's annual meeting was held Jan. 14-17 at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

January 21, 2025 | Law.com

The Week in Data Jan. 21: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including the results of Law.com's annual Managing Partner Survey.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

January 21, 2025 | The Legal Intelligencer

Cohen Seglias Leader Discusses Growing From Construction Practice into Full-Service Law Firm

Midsize firm Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman has relied on strategic and intentional growth to expand beyond its construction law roots.

By ALM Staff

6 minute read

January 21, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Judge Rules Brutality Claims Against Hudson Valley Police Officer to Proceed to Trial

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

January 17, 2025 | Pro Mid Market

How Cohen Seglias Started With a Construction Practice and Turned It Into a Full-Service Law Firm

Midsize firm Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman has relied on strategic and intentional growth to expand beyond its construction law roots.

By ALM Staff

6 minute read

January 17, 2025 | Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Your Coworkers Are One of the Most Valuable Assets You Have,' Says Laurel Roglen of Ballard Spahr

"If you’re in the right workplace, you’re part of a team. Everyone you’ll work with should want to see you succeed, and hard work will be recognized. Take every opportunity to challenge and better yourself, and remember that your coworkers are one of the most valuable assets you have."

By ALM Staff

8 minute read

January 15, 2025 | Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Stay Focused on Building Strong Relationships,' Says Joseph Yaffe of Skadden

"Stay focused on building strong relationships—both with your colleagues and clients. Leadership isn’t just about delivering results; it’s about understanding people, empowering your team, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Be curious and take the initiative to learn beyond your immediate responsibilities."

By ALM Staff

6 minute read

January 14, 2025 | The Legal Intelligencer

Special Section: 2025 Alternative Dispute Resolution

In The Legal's Alternative Dispute Resolution special section, read about browsewrap arbitration agreements, tips to break a mediation deadlock and some mistakes parties make at mediation.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: NYPD Officer's Sexual Assault of Informant Occurred Outside Scope of Employment

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read