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Captive law firm ALSPs provide potential growth engines

To dissect some of the key findings of Thomson Reuters recent 2021 Alternative Legal Service Providers report, it makes some sense to start small, meaning…

Bill Josten March 17, 2021

Law firms looking to downsize real estate footprint

Cushman & Wakefield report cites lawyers & staff seeking more work flexibility & higher tech spending as factors The legal industry has long understood the…

Gregg Wirth March 16, 2021

Vantage Point: Advancing Corporate Leadership & ESG Impact on 2021 Performance

If the past twelve months are any indication, investor scrutiny of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) behaviors is expected to rise in 2021, with…

The Thomson Reuters Institute March 15, 2021

Legal employers need to support menopausal women at work

One of the many issues that prevents full engagement of mid-life women in workplaces is the taboo topic of menopause, despite that 59% of women…

Natalie Runyon March 15, 2021

Understanding the lessons of the pandemic and human nature at Legal Geek

The pandemic was “the great equalizer” for the legal industry, combining the good from before with the great from the now. A recent half-day virtual…

Joseph Raczynski March 15, 2021

Transforming Women’s Leadership in the Law

This November, the Thomson Reuters Institute is proud to host Transforming Women’s Leadership in the Law: Challenging Barriers Towards Balanced Representation – an annual event…

Legal Executive Institute March 11, 2021

How women’s workplace perspectives differ in China and the West

Over the last 30 years, the participation of women in the workforce in China has drastically declined to 60.5% in 2019, compared to 73.2% in…

Natalie Runyon March 08, 2021

The Razor’s Edge: The Fate of Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement

Cognizant of the powerful forces shaping public discourse, the Thomson Reuters Institute is pleased to produce an ongoing thought leadership spotlight on race relations, ideological…

Legal Executive Institute March 04, 2021

PMI Q4 2020 analysis: Lawyer headcount in January 2021 returns to pre-pandemic levels

When the Peer Monitor Index recorded its highest score since 2006 in the fourth quarter of 2020, it showcased the resiliency of traditional law firms…

Isaac Brooks March 04, 2021

How does a lawyer’s business understanding add value for clients?

Business understanding is a critical factor in the client-law firm relationship. It is something that clients consider to be a hallmark of their best relationships…

Lizzy Duffy March 03, 2021

How to best build inclusion at accounting & legal organizations

Accounting and legal employers invest heavily in recruiting attorneys and accountants with a diverse identity, but too often they tend to overlook placing an even…

Natalie Runyon March 03, 2021

Appreciable Assets: Business and Academic Partnerships Around Technology and Talent

As the tax and accounting professions continue to evolve, technology and data science skills are of growing import to both junior and experienced employees. At…

Legal Executive Institute March 02, 2021