Law Firms

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Optimizing Law Firm Operations: The Strategic Role of Resource Management in DEI and Talent Development
Optimizing Law Firm Operations: The Strategic Role of Resource Management in DEI and Talent Development

Law firms are increasingly adopting resource management tools to address declining client services and financial pressures, as highlighted in a BigHand survey. These tools not only streamline operations but also play a crucial role in supporting diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and career development initiatives, essential for talent retention and aligning with client expectations.

Nov 16, 2023
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Ethical Considerations in the Age of AI: Adapting Legal Practices to Technological Innovation
Ethical Considerations in the Age of AI: Adapting Legal Practices to Technological Innovation

The legal industry confronts ethical challenges as it integrates generative AI technologies to enhance efficiency and automate workflows.

Nov 07, 2023
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Law Firm Rates and Legal Jobs Surge in 2023
Law Firm Rates and Legal Jobs Surge in 2023

This year has witnessed an unprecedented increase in attorney rates, outgrowing figures of the late 2000s pre-credit crisis era.

Oct 10, 2023
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Community Discussions: How do you advance the role of legal operations within the legal department and within your organization?
Oct 10, 2023
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Productivity Climbs to Record Numbers as Lawyers Work and Bill More
Productivity Climbs to Record Numbers as Lawyers Work and Bill More

Legal professionals are 75% more productive than in 2016 while billing more hours.

Oct 09, 2023
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Major Law Firms Join AI Training Consortium
Major Law Firms Join AI Training Consortium

Hogan Lovells, Norton Rose and other major law firms partner with SkillBurst Interactive to help provide specialized AI training.

Oct 05, 2023
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Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Plan to Merge in $3.4B Deal
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling Plan to Merge in $3.4B Deal

The merger will create a global firm with nearly 4000 lawyers, including 800 partners spread across 49 offices.

Sep 25, 2023
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Legal Departments’ Work Volumes Increase, Budgets Decrease, Survey Finds
Legal Departments’ Work Volumes Increase, Budgets Decrease, Survey Finds

The 2023 Legal Department Operations Index found that the industry is facing a technology conundrum, with growing legal tech use but insufficient budgets.

Sep 23, 2023
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The U.S. Legal Marketplace: A Global Leader
The U.S. Legal Marketplace: A Global Leader

Most of the top spots in the Global 200 rankings are taken by U.S. law firms.

Sep 16, 2023
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Attorney Engagement: A Growing Concern in the Legal Profession
Attorney Engagement: A Growing Concern in the Legal Profession

Legal professionals are becoming increasingly disengaged with their work.

Sep 10, 2023
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