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Ben Seal

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.

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April 19, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The Legal Talent Market Faces Tectonic Jolts

As competition grows, law firms are facing more pressure than ever in the talent wars.

By Carolyn Casey

6 minute read

April 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Equity and Nonequity Partners Are on Divergent Paths

Nonequity partner pay is staying flat while equity partners are seeing profit growth.

By Hugh A. Simons

5 minute read

March 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Which Disconnects Are Holding Your Firm Back?

A series of marketing-related gaps and mismatches are limiting many firms.

By Deborah B. Farone

8 minute read

March 28, 2019 | Litigation Daily

When Crisis Hits, Silence Is Not an Option for Lanny Davis

Davis has a focused understanding of a lawyer's role in times of crisis.

By Ben Seal

4 minute read

March 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Lateral Move

Young lawyers should take stock of not just the dissatisfaction they are experiencing, but the root causes of professional discontent.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

8 minute read

March 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Law Firms Split Over Entering Legal Tech Market

For some, law firm-backed technology can face resistance in the market and stunt a firm's openness to new tools. For others, it's the key to success.

By Rhys Dipshan

5 minute read

March 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer's 2019 Dealmakers of the Year

From major mergers to high-stakes proxy fights, these lawyers made it all come together on the biggest deals of last year.

By Ben Seal

1 minute read

March 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer

How Recruiters Can Help Address Gender Imbalance

Because successful legal recruiters have a broad view of the industry, they're well positioned to make a difference.

By Kirsten Keegan Vasquez

6 minute read

March 14, 2019 | National Law Journal

Public Safety Depends on Juries Chosen Without Racial Discrimination

The upcoming arguments in Flowers v. Mississippi could reaffirm the nation's commitment to impartial justice.

By David W. Ogden

5 minute read

March 14, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Is Being Black a Problem at Law Firms?

Black lawyers must constantly prove that they are educated enough, that they earned their bar licenses, and that they belong.

By Henry E. Ibe

6 minute read