Leadership

Lessons from small law firm business leaders

We’ve covered many important topics in this series on securing your practice’s future, ranging from how to develop and execute a strategic plan, to managing…

Mark Haddad April 22, 2021

New video: How to create a culture of innovation within a law firm

“Innovation can be a whisper, not a scream,” says Anne Stemlar, Managing Director of Knowledge Management and Research at Goodwin, in this new video from…

Bill Josten April 20, 2021

State of the UK Legal Market 2021: New report highlights the need for greater value & stronger relationships

Clients in the United Kingdom are increasingly looking for law firms willing to invest in building long-term trusted relationships and a deep understanding of their…

Thomson Reuters Institute April 15, 2021

Diploma privilege: Exploring alternatives to the bar exam for attorney licensure

In the 19th century, the legal profession saw an evolution from an open democratization of admission to practice law to an environment that was a…

Natalie Runyon April 13, 2021

The department & practice group leader’s role in sales management

The role of practice group leaders is changing. And new and seasoned department and practice group leaders will be wise to expand client relationships and…

Silvia Coulter April 08, 2021

2021 Report on the State of the Midsize Legal Market: Resilience among midsize law firms may offer competitive advantages

Despite daunting challenges, midsize law firms flexed their creativity and agility to prove themselves surprisingly resilient in 2020, according to the new 2021 Report on…

Thomson Reuters Institute April 07, 2021

How are chief talent officers managing law firm talent in a remote work environment?

At a recent gathering of law firm talent officers and directors from around the world, one key question seemed to hang in the air: “We…

Thomson Reuters Institute April 06, 2021

Legal real estate: What will the law office of the future look like?

The long-term impact of the global pandemic on the legal industry likely is going to be felt in numerous ripples, both big and small, across…

Gregg Wirth April 05, 2021

Did the pandemic set back the DEI clock?

To state the obvious, law firms have not made much progress in the areas of diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) over the past 30 years…

Dr. Sharon Meit Abrahams March 25, 2021

How free speech underpins expanding women’s leadership in legal

The legal system in the United States is based on the specific framework laid out in the U.S. Constitution, and the Constitution recognizes the singularity…

Kristine Newkirk March 24, 2021

3 common traits drive firms to the top of buyers’ minds, new Regional Brand Indexes reveal

When Thomson Reuters Acritas released its Global Law Firm Brand Index back in January, two key themes emerged and were identified as successful factors in…

Lizzy Duffy March 23, 2021

New podcast: Combating the lack of diversity within legal with collaboration

The need for the legal industry to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace touches on numerous areas, from hiring and…

Natalie Runyon March 22, 2021