The coming changes in how lawyers practice

The coming changes in how lawyers practice by Ron Friedmann is today’s contribution to Dialogue. Ron’s experience and acuity as an observer make his opinions valuable, most especially on topics like this one.  

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Posted by on Nov 11, 2016 in BigLaw firms, Lawyers | 1 comment

The Lateral Unicorn – Recruiting a Fantasy

Today’s thinkpiece by Tim Corcoran, The Lateral Unicorn – Recruiting a Fantasy, is not only timely (once again!), but also cogently put. Trade media headlines using phrases like ‘lateral hiring frenzy’ and ‘laterals hit another record’ abound and make good voyeuristic copy. But I think Tim’s headline, The Lateral Unicorn – Recruiting a Fantasy, really nails the issue. Read why. 

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Posted by on Nov 4, 2016 in BigLaw firms, Lawyers | 0 comments

Stop Pummelling BigLaw

Ken Grady’s title of his post today, Stop Pummelling BigLaw, is a really important sentiment with which I wholeheartedly agree. The BigLaw industry (remember BigLaw refers to the business model of all but a handful of today’s larger law firms) comprises 10s of 1000s of firms around the world. As Ken says “BigLaw is tough enough to take the punches and it doesn’t need me to defend it“, but the commentariat and NewLaw are serving no one’s interests by BigLaw bashing. 

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Posted by on Oct 25, 2016 in BigLaw firms, Clients, Lawyers | 0 comments

Will all lawyers work for the Big 4 by 2026?

Last month Ron Friedmann addressed the question ‘Will All Lawyers Work for the Big 4 by 2026?’. Ron is a highly regarded commentator on big issues in the legal services industry, so his answer to this provocative question about the impact of the Big 4 on the established order is a welcome contribution to Dialogue. 

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Posted by on Oct 14, 2016 in BigLaw firms, Lawyers | 2 comments

By 2026 computers will not have replaced lawyers

In By 2026 computers will not have replaced lawyers Michael Mills makes a bold statement that “we can say with confidence that by 2026 computers will not have replaced lawyers, but they will have replaced a material chunk of what lawyers do today. To place a bet, I will wager 25%”.

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Posted by on Oct 6, 2016 in Artificial intelligence, Digital strategy, Lawyers | 0 comments

Law, where are you headed?

Today’s contribution to Dialogue is by Dr Eva Bruch of Spain. We first met when Eva engaged as a co-author in the online conversation that became NewLaw New Rules, my e-book on the NewLaw phenomenon. I am delighted to welcome Eva to Dialogue, more especially as she is the first contributor from western Europe.

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Posted by on Sep 27, 2016 in Law schools, Lawyers | 0 comments