Zack Needles

Zack Needles is Global Managing Editor, Regional Brands at ALM. He is also the Managing Editor of The Legal Intelligencer, Pennsylvania Law Weekly, Delaware Business Court Insider and Delaware Law Weekly. Contact him at 215-557-2373 or [email protected]. On Twitter: @ZackNeedlesTLI.

  • January 12, 2023 | Law.com

    Is Artificial Intelligence Copyright Authorship a 'Red Herring?'

    In this week's episode, Amir Ghavi of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson discusses the copyright concerns involved in AI-generated art.

    By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

    1 minute read

  • January 6, 2023 | Law.com

    Don't Be Fooled by the Crypto Crash: Blockchain Still Matters For Lawyers

    Cryptocurrency's recent woes have given blockchain a bit of a black eye, but in this episode, Michael Kasdan, partner in the IP Group and co-chair of the Blockchain & Digital Assets Group at Wiggin and Dana in New York City, cuts through the hype to explain exactly why the technology still matters for lawyers.

    By Zack Needles | Alaina Lancaster

    1 minute read

  • December 16, 2022 | Law.com

    How the Meaning of Law Firm 'Culture' Evolved in 2022

    The past year saw a number of law firm leaders and industry observers begin to make peace with the fact that the old way of working—five 12-hour days a week in a traditional office—is likely gone forever. In this year-end episode of Legal Speak, we look back at some of our most popular conversations throughout the year with law firm leaders and industry observers as they set out to navigate this new normal.

    By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

    2 minute read

  • December 5, 2022 | Law.com

    Polarization and Post-COVID Dynamics: How a Republican-Controlled House of Representatives Will Affect Legal Services

    In 2023, WilmerHale's Alyssa DaCunha said her firm is preparing general counsel to advise on broader risk management issues in an uncertain political climate.

    By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

    1 minute read

  • November 4, 2022 | Law.com

    Why It's Time for Lawyers to Get Curious About Blockchain

    In this week's episode, Law.com legal technology reporter Cassandre Coyer speaks with Wiggin and Dana partner Michael Kasdan about how blockchain technology is already being utilized in the legal industry and why lawyers should start learning more about it now.

    By Zack Needles | Alaina Lancaster

    1 minute read

  • October 21, 2022 | Law.com

    Legal Speak at WIPL 2022: How Legal Departments Can Support Women Attorneys

    At this year's Women, Influence & Power in Law conference, Iris Lichtman and Timothea Letson, deputy general counsel at real estate technology company Compass, shared their plan dubbed "The Switcheroo" and the importance of parental leave in leveling the playing field for women attorneys.

    By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

    1 minute read

  • October 14, 2022 | Law.com

    Judge Uses Kennedy Assassination to Show How Good Lawyers Try Cases

    In U.S. District Judge William Alsup's latest book, the judge aims to construct the best line of defense in an alternate universe where Lee Harvey Oswald had to stand trial for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

    By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

    2 minute read

  • October 7, 2022 | Law.com

    Why Cozen O'Connor's Associate Turnover Has Fallen

    In this week's episode, Mindy Herczfeld, Cozen O'Connor's chief legal talent officer, shares learnings from the firm's effort to conduct stay interviews with 100 associates across 19 offices.

    By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

    1 minute read

  • September 30, 2022 | Law.com

    Law Firm Recruiter: I Was Wrong About Remote Work

    In this episode, Major Lindsey & Africa law firm recruiter Richard Hsu explains that he initially overestimated the importance of office work, failing to consider that large law firms have been working "remotely" for years—even before the pandemic.

    By Zack Needles | Alaina Lancaster

    2 minute read

  • September 16, 2022 | Law.com

    Why Law Firms Are Getting 'Ghosted' by Their Clients—And How to Prevent It

    This week's episode features a conversation with Nathan Cemenska, director of legal operations and industry insights at Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, who explains why ghosting happens and how law firms can keep it from happening to them.

    By Zack Needles | Alaina Lancaster

    1 minute read

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