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Brian Dalton

Brian Dalton

Brian Dalton is the director of research for Breaking Media, the company that launched Above the Law. Prior to that, he was the director of research and consulting at Vault.com, received his JD from Fordham University School of Law, and graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in History.

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Guest Appearances
July 6, 2020

Above the Law’s Outside Counsel Rankings

Above the Law’s Brian Dalton tells us about their Outside Counsel Rankings done in conjunction with Lake Whillans and which law firms scored the best.

June 21, 2018

The 2018 Top 50 Law Schools

Brian Dalton join Elie and Joe to discuss Above the Law's annual ranking of the top law schools in America.

February 23, 2018

ATL Set To Unveil New Ranking — What In-House Counsel Really Think About Law Firms

Above the Law Research Director Brian Dalton talks about ATL's law firm brand rankings based on an extensive survey of in-house counsel and what clients are looking for in a law firm.

May 31, 2017

2017 Law School Rankings

Elie and Joe discuss the 2017 Above the Law law school rankings and the ATL methodology with special guest Brian Dalton, Above the Law's Director of Research.

June 6, 2016

Unveiling The 2016 Top 50 Law Schools

Joe and Elie chat with Research Director Brian Dalton about the latest law school rankings from Above the Law and trends in legal education. Do you want to know where you should...

October 9, 2015

ATL APP: What is Above the Law’s Academy for Private Practice?

If you’re curious as to why Above The Law would start its Academy for Private Practice, you’re not alone. After all, they’ve certainly made their way cozying up to Biglaw and its...

May 28, 2015

2015 Law School Rankings Revealed!

Elie and Joe talk with Brian Dalton, Research Director at Above the Law, about the 2015 law school rankings published by Above the Law. The annual ranking of the Top 50 law...