Midsize Law Firms Blog Posts

Successful law firms protect productivity with savvy and strong teams, according to the 2020 Dynamic Law Firms Report

What drives a successful law firm? Often, the answer involves learning from the success of other law firms. Lawyers are steeped in a culture that…

Thomson Reuters Institute October 22, 2020

The “case” for digital operations platforms in legal operations

This series was co-authored by Kenneth Jones, chief technologist for Tanenbaum Keale, and Jason Moyse, director at Autologyx and principal at Law Made. In the…

Thomson Reuters Institute October 21, 2020

ON LEADERSHIP: “A strong culture of respect is foundational to our firm,” says KYL’s Esther Cho

We continue our bi-monthly column, On Leadership, created by Rose Ors for Thomson Reuters. Each installment will feature conversations with law firm CEOs or Managing Partners…

Rose D. Ors October 19, 2020

Action & accountability: The keys to reputational success in 2020 and beyond

Recent social and political protests have dramatically shifted the reputation landscape in 2020, requiring firms to rethink leadership and competitive market strategies. The combination of…

Nicky McHugh October 15, 2020

The rise of Microsoft Teams: Opportunities & best practices

This article was co-authored by James Tuvell, Senior Consultant at Fireman & Co., and Lisa Stone, Director of Enterprise Content Management at Fireman & Co.…

Thomson Reuters Institute October 13, 2020

Positive outlook on remote on-boarding for incoming associates (and lateral hires)

In March as the pandemic began to change the way law firms approached many of their most basic functions, many firms were compelled to make…

Dr. Sharon Meit Abrahams October 06, 2020

Using Your Platform for Good: Finding bravery & power to thrive during the pandemic

According to a survey among corporate women conducted for the book The Most Powerful You, author Kathy Caprino indicates that the top three power gaps…

Irene Liu September 30, 2020

Alternative fee arrangements in the legal industry: Recognizing firms that excel

While the popularity of alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) seemed to have plateaued in recent years — at least in terms of AFAs as a percentage…

Bill Josten September 28, 2020

Latinx Heritage Month: Examining Latinx identity & future success in education

“Until your board room looks like your mail room, you have not achieved diversity.” — Louis R. Hernandez, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis The Latinx…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color September 28, 2020

Understanding how the client’s business makes money: A critical step for all lawyers

Amid the current pandemic crisis, the impact felt by law firms and their clients has been great; and this pressure has ratcheted up the necessity…

Nancey Watson September 24, 2020

Luminating Latina Lawyers: Service for the people, by the people

Zuri Balmakund Santiago, Assistant Attorney General at the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, says the desire to have a voice at the table is what makes…

Natalie Runyon September 21, 2020

PMI Q2 analysis: Top of market law firms largely driving rate growth

The second quarter of 2020 was marred by near unprecedented global uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic was still in its infancy, and no one at the…

Joe Blackwood September 17, 2020