Business Development

How midsize firms are achieving growth through adaptation

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Debbie Foster, the CEO of Affinity Consulting; Jennifer Sherman, the chief product and experience officer at Caret Legal; and Laura Wenzel, the global marketing and insights director at iManage.

Aug 23, 2024 10:14 AM CDT

Lathrop GPM will merge with Silicon Valley firm Oct. 1; ‘why wait?’ managing shareholder asks

Lathrop GPM announced Wednesday that it will merge with Silicon Valley law firm Hopkins & Carley on Oct. 1.

The combined firm will still use the Lathrop GPM name, according…

Aug 22, 2024 11:05 AM CDT

Law firms on track for strong year, report says

Increases in law firm revenue—up 11.4% in the first six months of 2024, compared to the same period last year—are one indication of a strong year, according to a report by the Citi Global Wealth at Work law firm group.

Aug 21, 2024 12:54 PM CDT

New metric inspired by baseball stats aims to measure real value of lawyers’ work

The Thomson Reuters Institute is introducing a new metric that measures how well lawyers are generating fees and collecting them by comparing them to their peers.

Aug 19, 2024 9:18 AM CDT

This BigLaw firm tops ‘A-List’ despite lower gross revenues

Munger, Tolles & Olson is No. 1 in a ranking of “A-List” law firms that is based on a combination of cultural and financial factors.

Aug 14, 2024 8:46 AM CDT

How to choose a legal tech company

While it’s clear that legal technology is necessary, what’s not so crystal is determining which legal tech company will be the best fit for your law firm.

Aug 13, 2024 9:07 AM CDT

Beyond Logic: The case for emotional branding for law firms

Businesses increasingly recognize emotion’s pivotal role in decision-making. Research in the Harvard Business Review shows emotional connections can drive significant gains.

Aug 5, 2024 8:53 AM CDT

Beyond Traditional Tools: Leveraging AI for efficient law practice management

For many law firms, law practice management software is the backbone of their business. It streamlines workflows, reduces administrative burdens and facilitates efficient billing processes—increasing productivity and profitability. From lead intake and case tracking to managing deadlines and handling payments, law practice management tools ensure effective collaboration and efficient firm operations.

Jul 26, 2024 10:12 AM CDT

7 steps to successful crisis management

How you manage a crisis is critical and may be the difference between a swift resolution and a prolonged public nightmare. Consider these seven lessons to help guide your clients successfully through their next crisis.

Jul 26, 2024 9:12 AM CDT

How ShareFile helps firms keep pace with changes in law practice

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Adrienne Lester, senior director of business services at ShareFile, a secure content collaboration, file sharing and sync software.

Jul 25, 2024 10:14 AM CDT

Hidden Talent Pool in Plain Sight: Corporate America wants you—for nonlegal roles

Management consulting firms and Big Four accounting firms have a secret weapon. It’s not particularly well-camouflaged. It’s there for anyone who bothers to look. Both of these thought leaders hire lawyers for a wide variety of nonlegal jobs. And they’ve been doing so for decades—everything from business development to crisis management to marketing.

Jul 25, 2024 9:14 AM CDT

Polsinelli touts ‘meteoric rise’ in revenue ranking as it adds 20-plus partners from competitor

Polsinelli is opening a Philadelphia office with more than 20 partners from Holland & Knight.

Jul 24, 2024 8:50 AM CDT

‘Shaping the Bar’ author says bar exam protects legal profession, not public

Lawyer and author discusses with the ABA Journal’s Julianne Hill how the bar’s history of creating a method to test minimum competency is outdated and discriminatory.

Jul 24, 2024 8:48 AM CDT

Referral bonuses as high as $50K? One BigLaw firm confirms incentive

Law firms are typically paying $20,000 to $40,000 in referral bonuses to employees who refer associates to their firms for placement, according to one recruiting partner. But some firms are exceeding that figure.

Jul 22, 2024 11:47 AM CDT

How to create a legal tech budget

As the legal landscape becomes more technological, law firms are struggling to devise a potentially robust legal tech budget. But this cost-value equation is a complicated one. Worried about having enough funds to devote to legal tech? It’s time to set a budget.

Jul 1, 2024 9:13 AM CDT

How midsize firms are achieving growth through adaptation

Lathrop GPM will merge with Silicon Valley firm Oct. 1; ‘why wait?’ managing shareholder asks

Law firms on track for strong year, report says

New metric inspired by baseball stats aims to measure real value of lawyers’ work

This BigLaw firm tops ‘A-List’ despite lower gross revenues

How to choose a legal tech company

Beyond Logic: The case for emotional branding for law firms

Beyond Traditional Tools: Leveraging AI for efficient law practice management

7 steps to successful crisis management

How ShareFile helps firms keep pace with changes in law practice

Hidden Talent Pool in Plain Sight: Corporate America wants you—for nonlegal roles

Polsinelli touts ‘meteoric rise’ in revenue ranking as it adds 20-plus partners from competitor

‘Shaping the Bar’ author says bar exam protects legal profession, not public

Referral bonuses as high as $50K? One BigLaw firm confirms incentive

How to create a legal tech budget

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