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9 June 2026

Ballard Spahr, Lane Powell Combination Paying Off

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Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals. Our culture is defined by an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative environment, and top-down focus on service, efficiency, and results.
A year and a half after Ballard Spahr combined with Lane Powell, firm leadership reflects on how the merger has exceeded expectations. Key leaders discuss the strategic benefits, cultural integration, and growth opportunities that have emerged from bringi
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A year and a half after the combination between Ballard Spahr and Lane Powell, the combined firm is greater than the sum of its parts.

Ballard Spahr Firm Chair Peter Michaud and Barbara J. Duffy, who was Lane Powell's president and is now a member of Ballard Spahr's Executive Committee, spoke to Law360  about how the firm has flourished since the January 2025 combination. Stephanie A. Sheridan joined the conversation to talk about what drew her to the firm, where she is now the San Francisco Office Managing Partner. Gregory Szewczyk spoke about how the combined firm has helped his practice continue to thrive.

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Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals. Our culture is defined by an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative environment, and top-down focus on service, efficiency, and results.

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