The fourth quarter of 2023 is right around the corner. Most successful professionals spend considerable time at the end of the year
Hiring and retaining legal professionals with the right skills, relevant experience, and a positive attitude can determine the long-term success of a
These days, conflict management in a law firm is critically important. Law firms can be a pressure cooker of emotions when you
The legal landscape is changing rapidly. Competition from alternative legal service providers, virtual law firms, and other sources means that law firms
The Growing Business of Carbon Capture Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) have become a prominent factor in reducing emissions globally. CCUS
Many professional services companies, including law firms, are transitioning their workforce to return to the office. For example, Amazon, Apple, and JPMorgan
The legal consulting industry is witnessing a rapid expansion in demand for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) consulting. Corporations anticipate new environmental regulations related to ESG and are turning to their retained law firms for guidance. In addition, law firms...
Achieving gender diversity at all levels of the legal field is essential for creating an equitable and prosperous law firm. The advantages of gender-diverse associates, management, and board members cannot be ignored in the hyper-competitive law industry. Research shows that...
There is an increasing focus on ESG for all industries across the globe. In 2020, the total amount invested in assets with sustainable principles reached $17 trillion, a 42% increase over the numbers in 2018. For law firms, a focus...
As the new year begins, law firms are still reeling from a skilled worker shortage brought on by a strong economy, the lasting effects of pandemic layoffs, and the great resignation. In May 2021, there were 8,268 open positions for...
2021 brought its share of challenges and successes to the legal industry. The reopening of businesses and economic growth created a need for more legal consultations. The rise in legal cases created a higher demand for skilled legal staffers, which...
Cyber Security, Data Privacy and Beyond In the 1990s and early 2000s, advances in computer technology and the Internet have changed nearly every industry. Technology has become more integrated into everyday life, with humans adapting to changes like communicating with...
The rise of corporate litigation, stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, created a corporate law attorney shortage in the U.S. This shortage is more significant in Texas because several big corporations now call the state home. With many law offices and...
Despite the continuing pandemic, there are many economic opportunities available. Merger and acquisitions (M&As) are exploding at rates unseen in decades, and strong GDP and CPI data show an economy holding steady. The booming economy means an increased need for...
Generation Z, otherwise known as “Zoomers,” live up to their name. Zoomers grew up in a fast-paced, technological world, and, as a generation, they value diversity, financial security, and an open-minded, progressive outlook toward controversial subjects. As this generation begins...
