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Amanda O'Brien

Amanda O'Brien

Amanda O'Brien covers how law businesses are conducted throughout the state of Pennsylvania. She can be reached at [email protected].

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March 21, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Growth, Depth, Cohesion: Fox Rothschild's New Chief Growth Strategist Outlines Her Agenda

Former intellectual property chair Dianna El Hioum assumes responsibility for the firm's expansion from chair Mark Silow, who steps down from his leadership role at the end of the month after 18 years.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

March 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Scranton Attorney Botched Med Mal Suit, Invented $700K Settlement, Couple Alleges

Abrahamsen, Conaboy & Abrahamsen partner James Conaboy allegedly forged the signatures of a court administrator and a judge while attempting to deceive clients into believing that their suit had settled.

By Amanda O'Brien

4 minute read

March 20, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Former Cozen O'Connor Attorney's Practice Suspended 1 Year in Pa.

William Gericke had previously settled SEC charges that he used client information to trade on stocks.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

March 16, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Dechert Hires Financial Regulatory Specialist From K&L Gates in Boston

Michael McGrath foresees "fundamental change" for the financial services industry, thanks to "an enormously active SEC rulemaking agenda."

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

March 16, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Blank Rome Nets Second Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Profit Gains

"We believe if we can see around corners and we can see what will happen next to [our clients], we will get the lion's share of their work," says managing partner Grant Palmer.

By Justin Henry | Amanda O'Brien

5 minute read

March 16, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

After Nelson Mullins Raid, Porter Wright Names New Pittsburgh Leadership

Kristen Del Sole and John McIntyre replace Tim Gallagher, who was part of a 12-partner exit earlier this month.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

March 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Uncertainty Fuels Demand as New Firms Muscle In on Phila.'s Life Sciences Market

Two Am Law 100 firms have raided established players in the last six months, but practitioners describe a local ecosystem with plenty of work to go around.

By Amanda O'Brien

7 minute read

March 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Post & Schell Hires 3 Principals From Marks O'Neill

Michael Kosar, Michael Notartomas and Christian Scheuerman all left the firm before a 19-lawyer group decamped for Gordon Rees earlier this month.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read

March 13, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Dechert Follows 50% Profit Increase With 14% Drop, Epitomizing Big Law Business Cycle

"The better your 2021 was, the harder your 2022 was going to be," said CEO Henry Nassau.

By Amanda O'Brien | Justin Henry

7 minute read

March 09, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

After 24 Years at Klehr Harrison, Daniel O'Brien Joins FisherBroyles

"Daniel O'Brien is a fantastic example of a partner candidate that is ideally suited for a law firm like ours," said Michael Pierson, the global corporate practice head of the distributed firm.

By Amanda O'Brien

3 minute read