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Dilworth Paxson Expands in New York With 3-Lawyer Insurance Team
L-R: Stephen M. Lazare, Yale Glazer and Andrew M. Premisler of Dilworth Paxson. Courtesy photos Philadelphia-founded Dilworth Paxson has added a three-lawyer insurance team to its New York City office as it looks to serve the needs of its existing clients in the country's largest and most competitive legal market. The firm this week said it added partners Yale Glazer and Andrew M. Premisler and counsel Stephen M.
Momentum for Litigation Funding Transparency Efforts Continues as Ohio, Delaware Address Issue
As a newly enacted law in Ohio went into effect this week banning foreign investment in litigation funding—both consumer and commercial—efforts elsewhere are underway to address growing investment interest in America’s civil court system, with one state’s judiciary tackling the issue via new court rules, and others pushing for movement on proposed federal reform. In the Buckeye State, HB 105 took effect on Tuesday, restricting who can invest in nonrecourse litigation funding agreements.
Associates Are On the Front Lines of AI Use. For Those Opting In, Promise Trumps Fear
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Associates Are On the Front Lines of AI Use. For Those Opting In, Promise Trumps Fear
NewsInnovation A number of associates who are rolling up their sleeves told Law.com that legal AI has been a benefit to their work—a counterpoint to Law.com data revealing that many midlevels view technology replacing humans as the biggest threat to their jobs. 13 minute read October 14, 2026 at 06:00 AM What You Need to Know Associates are on the front lines of gen AI use in the legal industry.
Associates Are On the Front Lines of AI Use. For Those Opting In, Promise Trumps Fear
As the lawyers with the most hands-on experience with legal technology, associates may well be the best bellwether of the suitability and promise of generative artificial intelligence tools in the law firm world, and—particularly in transactional practices—many are expressing enthusiasm rather than fear.
Momentum for Litigation Funding Transparency Efforts Continues as Ohio Law Takes Effect
As a newly enacted law in Ohio went into effect this week banning foreign investment in litigation funding—both consumer and commercial—efforts elsewhere are underway to address growing investment interest in America’s civil court system, with one state’s judiciary tackling the issue via new court rules, and others pushing for movement on proposed federal reform. In the Buckeye State, HB 105 took effect on Tuesday, restricting who can invest in nonrecourse litigation funding agreements.
Fox Rothschild Names New Tech C-Suite Leaders
Barry Rozen (left), chief information officer of Fox Rothschild. and Mark McCreary, the firm's chief data and artificial intelligence officer. Courtesy photos Fox Rothschild announced Tuesday it had named 28-year firm veteran Mark McCreary as its new chief data and artificial intelligence officer while it has elevated Barry Rozen, who has been with the firm for the past four years, to the role of chief information officer.
Across the Am Law 200, the Leadership Carousel Keeps Turning
Credit: AbuBokor/Adobe Stock In the last week, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo; Crowell & Moring; Offit Kurman; Carlton Fields; and Kelley Drye & Warren all announced leadership transitions, while Morgan, Lewis & Bockius said goodbye to its former leaders and welcomed fresh blood. Experts say leadership changes in the legal industry are routine, and don’t necessarily reflect a trend just because the announcements, or effective dates, occur around the same time.
Across the Am Law 200, the Leadership Carousel Keeps Turning
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Archer & Greiner Names Ex-City Solicitor Shelley Smith to Lead Philadelphia Office
Shelley R. Smith of Archer & Greiner. Courtesy photo Archer & Greiner on Thursday announced that 10-year firm veteran Shelley Smith—a Philadelphia native who previously served as city solicitor—is the new managing partner of the Philadelphia office, taking over for Patrick Doran, who had been in that role since 2023.
Archer & Greiner Names Ex-City Solicitor Shelley Smith to Lead Philadelphia Office
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Before Inking PE Deals, Law Firms Must Navigate 'Comp Scrape' Conundrum
Credit: Dzmitry/Adobe Stock The promise of a short-term cash infusion to help defray growing law firm expenses such as technology upgrades can be enticing to some firms who are mulling outside investment, but private equity deals could also mean partners may have to consider temporarily decreasing their share of the compensation pie.
Sills Cummis & Gross Announces Leadership Transition Effective Oct. 1
Max Crane, incoming chairman of Sills Cummis & Gross, left, and Richard Epstein, incoming managing partner of the firm, right. Courtesy photos Midsize New Jersey law firm Sills Cummis & Gross has announced a leadership transition set to take effect Oct. 1 that will see current managing partner Max Crane elevated to firm chairman and deputy managing partner Richard Epstein moving into the managing partner role.
Ohio Cracks Down on Third-Party Litigation Finance by Banning Investment From International Funders
State of Ohio flags waving in front of the Statehouse in Columbus, OH. Credit: aceshot/Adobe Stock The fight against third-party litigation funding has taken on a new twist with a recently signed Ohio law not only banning outside investment from foreign countries of concern—an aim of some states and federal legislators—but prohibiting any investment with foreign ties. The lawmakers behind Ohio House Bill 105, which was signed into law earlier this month and goes into effect on Oct.
Midsize Firm Massumi + Consoli Launches MSO, Taps Am Law 50 PE Leader to Drive Strategy
(l-r) Peter Massumi, Anthony Consoli and Shon Glusky with Massumi + Consoli. Courtesy photos Los Angeles-based law firm Massumi + Consoli on Thursday announced the launch of a private-equity backed management services organization that will build and support technology and operational infrastructure at the growing firm, and it has also hired a former Am Law 50 private equity leader to drive firm strategy.
White and Williams Launches in D.C. With 6 Lawyers From Disbanding Jackson & Campbell
Christopher Ferragamo, partner with White & Williams. Courtesy photo Philadelphia-headquartered White and Williams has brought on a six-lawyer team from shuttering Washington-based midsize regional firm Jackson & Campbell to open its first office in the nation's capital. Joining White & Williams in Washington are new partners Christopher P. Ferragamo, Daniel J. Lynn, Erin N. McGonagle, Marie L. VanDam and Kristen C. Vine. David L. Kelleher joins as of counsel.
White and Williams Launches in D.C. With 6 Lawyers From Disbanding Jackson & Campbell
NewsLaw Firm Hiring The group of insurance defense lawyers is led by Christopher Ferragamo, who had served as president of the regional midsize firm. 4 minute read September 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM Christopher Ferragamo, partner with White & Williams. Courtesy photo What You Need to Know The new group's move to White and Williams coincides with the firm's 10th office opening in Washington, D.C. Jackson & Campbell will be winding down its operations beginning Oct. 1.
Cleary Taps Paul Weiss Innovation Leader for New C-Suite Role
Elizabeth Wilkinson, new chief innovation officer at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton. Courtesy photo Am Law 50 firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has joined the growing slate of firms adding a technology maven to its C-suite, tapping former Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison director of knowledge and innovation Elizabeth Wilkinson to become its first chief innovation officer.
Cleary Taps Paul Weiss Innovation Leader for New C-Suite Role
NewsInnovation Elizabeth Wilkinson, the firm's first chief innovation officer, most recently served as director of knowledge and innovation at Paul Weiss. She previously spent 10 years practicing law. 4 minute read September 16, 2026 at 03:57 PM Elizabeth Wilkinson, new chief innovation officer at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton.
Burford Exec, Holland & Knight Innovation Adviser Launch Employee-Side AI-Native Firm
David Perla (L) and Sanjay Kamlani (R) of AI native law firm FairPlay Law and affiliated MSO FairPlay Global. Courtesy photos Two legal industry veterans with experience in Big Law, corporate legal departments, litigation finance and outsource are banding together to launch a new AI-native law firm that aims to represent employees embroiled in disputes with some of the country's top employers.
Saul Ewing Pulls Partners From 3 Am Law 200 Firms for Atlanta Launch
Steven Reingold, office managing partner for Saul Ewing's new Atlanta office. Courtesy photo In an effort to further service existing and prospective clients in key domestic and business and financial centers, Am Law Second Hundred firm Saul Ewing on Tuesday announced its official expansion into the Atlanta market. Saul Ewing has hired three partners from Squire Patton Boggs, Holland & Knight and Arnall Golden Gregory to launch the new office.
After 5 Decades at Fox Rothschild, Chair Emeritus Abraham Reich Starts To Wind Down
Abraham Reich of Fox Rothschild. Courtesy photo Abraham Reich recalls a time, soon after being elected to the management committee at Fox Rothschild, where employees at the Princeton, New Jersey, office—the firm’s first outside of Pennsylvania—reported concerns over working around an attorney who had become ill. The law office staff were afraid to touch the lawyer’s work for fear of disease transmission.
After 5 Decades at Fox Rothschild, Chair Emeritus Abraham Reich Starts To Wind Down
NewsLeadership When Reich joined the firm in 1973, it was home to roughly 30 lawyers. Now it has grown to over 1,000 in 30 offices across the U.S. 10 minute read September 15, 2026 at 09:00 AM Abraham Reich of Fox Rothschild.
Morgan & Morgan Has Been 'Quietly Building' Its Own In-House Artificial Intelligence Platform
Morgan & Morgan HQ in Orlando, Florida. Courtesy photo Morgan & Morgan, which bills itself as the country’s largest personal injury law firm, said Monday that it has spent $300 million over the past several years on a proprietary, in-house legal artificial intelligence platform in what is expected to be an overall $1 billion investment during the next 10 years. The firm says its in-house AI platform, dubbed MX2, is already running at scale with nearly 5,000 monthly active users.
Morgan & Morgan Has Been 'Quietly Building' Its Own In-House Artificial Intelligence Platform
Law.com CompassLaw.com RadarVerdict SearchScholar .China Law & PracticeLegal Dictionary Click to enter your existing username and password or create a new account. Click to purchase an individual user subscription with your credit card. Related information Companies/Organizations Law Firms/Representation Topics NewsLegal Technology The personal injury giant has thus far sunk $300 million into its MX2 AI program and plans an overall investment of $1 billion over the next 10 years.
Akerman Hires First Director of AI Development
Charles Zerner, Director of AI Development for Akerman. Courtesy photo Charles Zerner had a feeling pretty early on that he’d one day end up melding two completely separate interests into a viable career path. “When you’re young, you don’t pick your passions, it’s sort of strange,” Zerner said “I look at my six-year-old and his passions and where they came from, which is baffling.
Akerman Hires First Director of AI Development
NewsArtificial Intelligence Charles Zerner will use his background in technology and legal practice to work with lawyers to determine what currently available AI products meet their needs and what can be built in house. 6 minute read September 11, 2026 at 02:38 PM Charles Zerner, Director of AI Development for Akerman. Courtesy photo What You Need to Know The firm says Charles Zerner will help with the buy-versus-build dilemma when it comes to AI technology.
After 25 Years, Big Law Looks Back On 9/11’s Echoes
Credit: hamara/Adobe Stock The terror attacks on September 11, 2001, were 25 years ago Friday, but the post 9/11 world carries visible scars that touch on every facet of American politics, economics and even legal advocacy, legal practices and the legal profession, Big Law partners say. Many leaders and partners at Am Law 100 firms were in New York on the day of the attacks, and some were even in law firm offices watching as the World Trade Center was hit by each of the hijacked airplanes.
After 25 Years, Big Law Looks Back On 9/11’s Echoes
NewsLaw Firm Partners The day of the attacks has been frozen in the minds of many Big Law partners. Some can still see the changes in the legal profession and the industry as a result of Sept. 11. 9 minute read September 10, 2026 at 09:16 PM By Ryan Harroff , Jon Campisi and Abigail Adcox Credit: hamara/Adobe Stock What You Need to Know Big Law partners remember 9/11 as a day of great tragedy, but also a day of cooperation among New Yorkers, competing firms and clients.
Fennemore Craig Inks Merger to Grow in Arizona
James Goodnow (L) CEO of Fennemore Craig, and Kevin E. O'Malley (R) of Gallagher & Kennedy.. Courtesy photos Am Law 200 firm Fennemore Craig has combined with Arizona-based business law firm Gallagher & Kennedy, the move expected to bring together two firms with deeply shared roots in the U.S. Southwest. The combination will create a law firm—still operating under the Fennemore brand—with around 425 lawyers and an additional 375 or so legal professionals firmwide.
Pioneering Law Firm CINO Jumps to Baretz + Brunelle
Evan Shenkman. Courtesy photo Legal industry advisory firm Baretz + Brunelle announced on Tuesday that it has added legal technology pioneer Evan Shenkman as a partner in New York, after a 25-year career exclusively in law firms. Shenkman arrives at Baretz + Brunelle after seven years at Second Hundred firm Fisher & Phillips, where as chief knowledge and innovation officer, he was a pioneer in deploying generative artificial intelligence across the firm's global platform.
Global Insurance Policyholder Law Firm Turns to Swiss Verein Model for New Combination
David Pryce (left) and Tracy Saxe, co-chairs of SDV Fenchurch. Courtesy photos A team of leading global insurance-focused law boutiques combined Tuesday to launch a global law firm built exclusively to represent insurance policyholders, and they’ve turned to a structure that has otherwise fallen out of favor in the legal industry in recent time: the Swiss verein.
Cahill Gordon Creates New Chief AI Strategy & Innovation Leadership Role
Kelly Graves, chief AI strategy and innovation officer with Cahill Gordon & Reindel. Courtesy photo Cahill Gordon & Reindel on Tuesday became the latest firm to announce a new c-suite role focused on technology and innovation, promoting Kelly Graves—a former federal prosecutor—to serve as chief AI strategy and innovation officer.
More States Look to Regulate MSOs, Outside Investment as PE Continues to Eye Legal Industry
Credit: master1305/Adobe Stock A recently signed law in Illinois that regulates management services organizations in the legal industry is relatively novel in its approach, but experts say they would be unsurprised if other states begin introducing their own legislation modeled, at least in part, on the statute.
New Illinois MSO Legal Industry Law May Be Ripe for a Challenge, Experts Say
Illinois State Capitol building in downtown Springfield, Illinois. Credit: PhotoSpirit/Adobe Stock A new Illinois state law that targets outside investment in the legal industry may be challenged on the grounds that the state's constitution puts regulating the legal profession under the strict purview of the courts, not the legislative branch, experts say. Earlier this month, Illinois Gov.
After Crackdown by Pa. Gov. Shapiro, Data Center Lawyers Expect Rising Demand for Services
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Harrisburg, Pa. Photo: Marc Levy/AP The data center boom has led to lucrative opportunities for Big Law attorneys specializing in everything from real estate development, energy and zoning to corporate, finance and environmental, and a newly signed executive order by Gov.
Baker & Hostetler Doubles Down on Digital Assets With New Crypto Disputes Team
Joanna Wasick, partner with Baker & Hostetler. Courtesy photo Baker & Hostetler is building on its reputation in the digital assets world with a new dedicated crypto asset disputes team whose work will focus on litigation and arbitration involving cryptocurrency assets, blockchain technology and emerging digital markets. The new team, unveiled on Tuesday, will be led by New York-based partner Joanna F.
Baker & Hostetler Doubles Down on Digital Assets With New Crypto Disputes Team
NewsCryptocurrency The unit is led by seasoned New York-based litigator Joanna Wasick, whose work in digital assets dates to 2014, when she first began advising clients on securities law issues arising from Bitcoin transactions. 4 minute read August 18, 2026 at 04:43 PM Joanna Wasick, partner with Baker & Hostetler.
'Not Just Another Startup': The Archer Partner Who Helped Bring Back Philadelphia's Cycling Classic
Kate Sherlock, partner with Archer & Greiner. Courtesy photo Growing up in the Philadelphia region, Kate Sherlock knew how much of a draw the annual Philadelphia Cycling Classic racing event was for the City of Brotherly Love, the sporting event helping to put the city on the international stage. So she got excited at the prospect of working to bring the event back after it experienced a 10-year hiatus.
'Not Just Another Startup': The Archer Partner Who Helped Bring Back Philadelphia's Cycling Classic
Law.com CompassLaw.com RadarVerdict SearchScholar .China Law & PracticeLegal Dictionary Click to enter your existing username and password or create a new account. Click to purchase an individual user subscription with your credit card. Related information Topics NewsLaw Firm Partners Kate Sherlock, an intellectual property and corporate partner with Archer & Greiner, served as outside counsel to Race Street Partners to bring back the event back after a 10-year hiatus.
Akerman Taps Ex-Amazon Counsel for New AI Governance and Data Protection Role
Michael Adler of Akerman. Courtesy photo Am Law 100 firm Akerman on Thursday announced that it has created a new artificial intelligence governance leadership role, and the firm tapped former Amazon and Kirkland & Ellis counsel Michael Adler for the job. Adler, who is based in Washington, D.C., will serve as Akerman’s new director of AI governance and data protection within Akerman Intelligence, which is the law firm’s platform for AI strategy, research and thought leadership.
Taft Lands 4 Corporate Lawyers in Cleveland From Benesch, McDonald Hopkins
(l-r) Michael Mozes, Dorothea Carleton, Jacob Debus, and Jason Klein, with Taft. Courtesy photos Taft Stettinius & Hollister on Tuesday said it has added four lawyers to its corporate practice in Cleveland from Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff and McDonald Hopkins. Mike Mozes and Jason Klein, who arrive from Benesch Friedlander, are both joining Taft as partners while Jacob Debus and Dorothea Carleton are joining as associates.
Insurance Litigation Defense Firm Tyson & Mendes Mulls PE Investment Deal
Tyson & Mendes sign. National insurance defense law firm Tyson & Mendes is exploring taking on private equity investment through the management services organization model, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. The news comes as legal industry observers have noted that the insurance defense legal market will likely follow personal injury and mass tort law firms as those currently ripest for outside investment.
Outside Capital Is Knocking on the Door, but Most Law Leaders Aren’t Ready for the Conversation
A majority of Big Law firms surveyed earlier this year are not currently planning to leverage private capital investments, but experts note that a rapidly shifting technology landscape and an ever-widening talent war may cause firms to feel differently about tapping into outside investment as time progresses.
Escalating Costs of Doing Business, Buying Tech May Change Firms' Cautious Tune on Debt
Credit: Elnur/Adobe Stock As more Big Law firms embark on costly technological improvements driven by the increased use of generative artificial intelligence, they are not, by and large, turning to debt to fund AI needs, with debt utilization still being more heavily tilted toward real estate construction, expansion and renovation, according to experts and Law.com data.
Proskauer Lures Former NFL GC to Bolster Sports Practice
Jeffrey Pash of Proskauer Rose. Courtesy photo Proskauer Rose on Thursday announced that former National Football League executive vice president and general counsel Jeff Pash has joined the firm in New York as a litigation partner in the sports group. Pash, recognized as one of the nation’s premier sports lawyers, joins a firm that's previously been home to other sporting world luminaries, including former National Basketball Association commissioner David Stern, who died in 2020.
Proskauer Lures Former NFL GC to Bolster Sports Practice
NewsLaw Firm Hiring Jeff Pash held top lawyer roles at both the NHL and NFL. After his departure from the latter following nearly 30 years, he considered retirement but soon realized it wasn't a good fit for him. 5 minute read July 30, 2026 at 08:00 AM Jeffrey Pash of Proskauer Rose. Courtesy photo What You Need to Know Jeff Pash is recognized as one of the nation's preeminent sports attorneys. He joins Proskauer, which previously brought on the late David Stern, who had served as NBA commissioner.
Outside Capital is Knocking on the Door, but Most Big Law Leaders Aren't Ready for the Conversation
Credit: Egor/Adobe Stock A majority of Big Law firms surveyed earlier this year are not currently planning to leverage private capital investments, but experts note that a rapidly shifting technology landscape and an ever-widening talent war may cause firms to feel differently about tapping into outside investment as time progresses. Scores of top U.S. law firms, responding to a Law.com survey, said they did not envision taking advantage of private capital to make law firm improvements.
Outside Capital is Knocking on the Door, but Most Big Law Leaders Aren't Ready for the Conversation
NewsPrivate Equity and Venture Capital Two firm leaders in the Am Law Second Hundred who acknowledged discussions with private equity investors said they owe it to their partnerships to learn more.
In Adopting Alternative Structures—and Capitalization—These Firms Still Lead the Pack
Credit: master1305/Adobe Stock Predictable cash flow, insurer-paid settlements and continued market consolidation are making personal injury and mass tort law firms the ripest players within the legal industry today for outside investment, building on the success this category has had operating in Arizona’s deregulated legal marketplace.
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