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Sep 10, 2023

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Law Firm Management | Podcast

How Husch Blackwell's Virtual Office Prioritizes In-Person Connections

By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles

In this week's Legal Speak episode, the managing partner of Husch Blackwell's virtual office discusses the pros and cons of practicing law remotely and how it's changed the way he operates. Read More

Flexible Working | Analysis

Hoteling: A White Flag of Surrender in Law Firms' RTO Push?

By Justin Henry

Many firm leaders view the adoption of hoteling as a concession, said one consultant who works with law firms on real estate. The cost savings are real, but it also may send the message that the return-to-office campaign has hit a wall. Read More

Leading Wisely: Becoming a Reflective Leader in Turbulent Times ($14.00 Value) FREE for a Limited Time

Discover true leadership with this actionable guide from a world renowned leadership expert, psychoanalyst, and executive coach Read More

Law Firm Competition | Analysis

Facing Falling Profits, Cahill Seeks to Adjust Amid Drop in Leveraged Finance Market

By Patrick Smith

This slowdown "is the longest since leveraged finance has been around," said Cahill executive committee co-chair William Hartnett. Read More

Lawyer Compensation - In-House | Analysis

Female GCs Who Break Into Fortune 1000 Earn Big Bucks, But Men Hold Most of the Jobs

By Maria Dinzeo

"We still have gender pay gaps in many companies, so let's keep making progress," said Melba Hughes of the recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa. Read More

Artificial Intelligence | Poll

Readers' Poll Results: Lawyers and Staff Foresee More Law Firm Layoffs, but Caution Against 'Overcorrecting'

By Law.com Contributing Editors

"Firm is saying we have too much headcount, but we all know this is to ensure partner comp remains unaffected," one respondent said. Read More

Flexible Working | Analysis

Good Business or Big Brother? In-Office Tracking is a Contentious Subject and Messaging Matters

By Patrick Smith

Law firms track everything from badge swipes to keystrokes for their employees. But is putting a person's location in a public forum a bridge too far? Read More

6 Steps for Breaking Out of a Job Hunt Rut

Getting stuck in a job search rut is easy to do and very common amongst the majority of job searchers.. Read More

Flexible Working | Analysis

Flexibility Is a Talent Attractor, But It Comes With Its Own Challenges

By Jessie Yount

For all the draws of flexible work, some firms still face challenges around compensation, expectations and cultural alignment that may stand in the way of using it as a strategy to attract talent. Read More