Law firms are adopting a cloud-first mentality, but often overlook the importance of securing their cloud environment, leaving room for vulnerabilities. [ more ]
Today At ILTA EVOLVE: AI Icebreakers, Cybersecurity Challenges, Live Entertainment
Exciting educational sessions and networking opportunities at ILTA EVOLVE event in Charlotte, focusing on cybersecurity, generative AI, and top security actions for law firms. [ more ]
Firms prioritize price-insensitive work, antitrust sees surge with Sherman Act enforcement, Columbia boycott debated, ABA open to bar exam alternatives. [ more ]
Lawyers can strengthen client relationships by outwardly showing support for their clients through buying their products, attending events, and showing personal interest. [ more ]
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Jurors feel intimidated in Trump trial, Oregon struggles with homeless ban validity, law firms target 1Ls, apologies may not revoke racism, ByteDance readies for legal battle [ more ]
Launching Today: A Gen AI, No-Code Virtual Assistant Builder for Law Firm KM and Innovation Teams
KLapper is a DIY legal virtual assistant builder for law firms, powered by generative AI and designed for knowledge management and innovation teams. [ more ]
Why Do So Few Law Firms Still Have An 8-Year Partnership Track?
Partnership tracks in law firms have evolved away from the traditional eight-year model due to ownership concerns and changes in employment benefits. [ more ]
Corner Offices Are Out; Collaboration Is In. Say Hello to the New Law Firm.
Law firms are downsizing their office spaces due to the increase in remote work, transitioning to more efficient layouts and reducing square footage per lawyer. [ more ]
Mergers and acquisitions valued at $10 billion or more have more than doubled in the first quarter of the year.
There is a surge in dealmaking activities globally with significant transactions across different sectors, indicating a strong M&A market trend. [ more ]
Things Are Looking Up Financially For Biglaw In 2024
Law firms saw positive financial performance in 2023, with increased average revenues and profits per equity partner.
The industry is optimistic about 2024 due to the continued performance of certain practice areas and the anticipated rebound in transactional practices. [ more ]
Biglaw Firms On The 'Leading Edge': The Firms Clients Turn To For Change (2024)
BTI Consulting Group has identified the top law firms that are leading the way in advising clients on reshaping their business models in the face of new technologies.
The top firms excel in tasks such as providing new ideas, developing new strategies, being tech-savvy in service delivery, understanding generative AI, and offering creative interpretations of regulations. [ more ]
No Longer A Rarity: More Partners Leave Cravath, Heading To Rival New York Firms
Cravath, long considered the ideal law firm in Biglaw circles, is experiencing changes that include the introduction of a salary partner tier and the hiring of lateral partners.
Cravath has recently lost partners to rival firms who are willing to pay a premium to poach top talent. [ more ]
How This Law Firm Converts 4x More Web Traffic Through Digital Transformation
DRS Law partnered with a pre-intake platform to optimize the way leads interact with them digitally.
Many law firms have yet to fully embrace technology that enhances the online client experience and can be a key differentiator for attracting and retaining clients. [ more ]