Midsize Law Firms Blog Posts

The Mission Continues Post-Launch: Measure and Engage to Optimize Legal Operations (Part 2)

On August 25, 2003, a McDonnell Douglas Delta II rocket launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Its’ payload, NASA's Spitzer telescope, was the size of a…

Marc Jenkins March 24, 2020

Legal Technology, Mergers & Justice Brandeis’ “Curse of Bigness”

Not long ago, a friend of mine sent out an email announcing that his legal technology company had acquired a similar, smaller, legal desktop software…

Harris Tilevitz March 23, 2020

Growing Trend in Law Firm Talent Development: Hiring Full Time Coaches & How It Helps Retain Diverse Lawyers

Full-time coaches are a growing trend at law firms, and Diane Costigan, Director of Coaching and Well-being at Winston & Strawn, estimates that around 30…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color March 20, 2020

Focused Firms: Where Does the Efficiency Lie for these Practice-Concentrated Firms?

Continuing our series of blog posts, we will use Peer Monitor data to examine the characteristics of “Focused Firms” — those firms that have 50%…

Isaac Brooks March 19, 2020

ILTA Surveys Legal Technologists on COVID-19 Measures

The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) recently surveyed its members about travel restrictions and other actions they have been taking with respect to COVID-19 preparedness…

David Curle March 18, 2020

Pricing & Procurement: What I Learned About RFP Software

As a proposal consultant I must admit that I don’t always love using Request for Proposal (RFP) software when responding to a bid. I have…

Nancey Watson March 18, 2020

The 2020 Report on the State of the Midsize Legal Market: Challenges & Change

The 2020 Report on the State of the Legal Market — produced by Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Institute and the Georgetown Law Center on Ethics…

Barb McGivern March 16, 2020

Legal Value Network Launch Highlights Growing Collaboration Among Business of Law Professionals

In the decade-plus since the Great Recession, many law firms have wisely invested in business professionals who can provide a wide range of services to…

Kelly Harbour March 12, 2020

Introducing “Focused Firms”: The Value of Concentration

In a new series of blog posts, we will use Peer Monitor data to examine the characteristics of “Focused Firms” — those firms that have…

Joe Blackwood March 11, 2020

A New Study Looks at Perspectives of Male Law Students on Shaping Future Inclusive Workplaces

In the Fall of 2019, students in the Women, Law & Leadership course at the University of Pennsylvania Law School (Penn Law) interviewed more than…

Transforming Womens Leadership March 10, 2020

Having a Real Industry Focus: Clients Value Firms that Have a “Deep” Industry Focus — So, Do You? (Part 2)

While attorneys tout their deep technical or functional expertise, most clients view that know-how as table stakes. Clients will assume you’re an expert in employment…

Patrick J. McKenna March 10, 2020

The Mission Begins Pre-Launch: Ensuring Legal Operations Success (Part 1)

Fifty years after we sent humans to the moon, rocket launches remain an awe-inspiring testament to human potential and capability. With respect to Apollo 11,…

Marc Jenkins March 09, 2020