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
In the current lateral attorney recruiting climate, mid-market and smaller law firms just may have an edge. What Mid-Market and Smaller Law
Hiring the right employee is crucial to any business’s success, but time constraints and a lack of screening and evaluation procedures can
As 2022 comes to a close, law firms are examining their staffing needs for the coming year. The past year has been
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...
Recent years have seen a boom in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in legal consulting. ESG factors are continually growing in importance to businesses, investors, customers, and suppliers, and the trend shows no signs of stopping. Expected to continue for...
With changes brought on by the 2020 pandemic, the legal industry, like many others, went into crisis management mode. Law firms and legal departments furloughed key workers while often also downsizing other personnel. Now, as industry slowly emerges from the...
Law firms and corporate legal departments of all sizes turn to a legal recruiting firm to help them find talent. An experienced legal staffing company can provide access to a wide range of expertise, from temporary legal support to highly...
For years, law firm merger activity steadily increased, reaching an all-time high in 2019 of 115 mergers. However, with the pandemic and its accompanying economic fall-out, there were only 65 mergers in 2020. As firms capitalize on post-pandemic growth, experts...
The legal industry saw its share of disruption from the coronavirus pandemic. To survive the downturn, many firms instituted pay cuts, layoffs, and furloughs. After 12 months of making do with less, 2021 may be the year where law firms...
Hiring looks different in 2021. A global pandemic, a fragile economy, and combative politics have set the stage for a bumpy road to recovery in 2021. For law firms, COVID-19 forced a dramatic change in operations. Many firm leaders took...
