AI in Legal Practice: Blessing or Curse?
“It’s not only about efficiency. It’s also about quality,” observes Vadym Kuzmenko, Legal Operations Lead at Noerr, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his experience both in legal tech development and law firm implementation, Kuzmenko shares insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice – for better and potentially worse. The AI Agent […]
Business Planning for Small Law Firms: A Practical Guide to Success
“Don’t sell yourself short just to win deals,” advises Rory O’Keeffe, founder of RMOK Legal, during a recent Platforum9 Session. Drawing from his experience in both global law firms and as a founder, O’Keeffe shares practical insights on how small law firms can approach business planning effectively. Understanding the Fundamentals One common misconception among lawyers […]
Leveraging AI in Legal Practice: From Efficiency to Intelligence
“We have this double standard – we are completely accepting of a lawyer making a mistake, but when a piece of technology is not 100% accurate, we have no time for it,” observes Tanja Podinic, Senior Vice President of AI Programs at ContractPodAi, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from her 15 years of legal […]
Managing Business Development Across Multiple Offices: Breaking Down Silos
“When you start out as a young associate, you’re very focused on particular work. If you’re working in Warsaw, you have this Warsaw-centric focus,” observes David Rapalski from Baker McKenzie during a recent Platforum9 session. “It’s the role of BD to open the eyes and illuminate lawyers on the need for cross-regional functionality.” The Regional […]
The Evolving Face of Law Firm Partnership: New Research Reveals Shifting Priorities
“When the train pulled into the station and the doors opened, they pulled everyone off the platform into partnership to keep them,” observes Moray McLaren, sharing a managing partner’s post-COVID reflection during a recent Platforum9 session. This urgency to retain talent has led to unexpected consequences for law firms worldwide, reveals new research from Lexington […]
Working with International Teams: Keys to Cross-Border Success
“Everyone is trying to cover their responsibilities with correspondence,” observes Mari-Cruz Taboada of Lexington Consultants during a recent Platforum9 session, highlighting one of the many challenges facing international legal teams. As law firms increasingly handle cross-border matters, the ability to work effectively across jurisdictions, cultures, and time zones has become a crucial skill for lawyers […]
Legal Directory Rankings: A Strategic Guide to Success
“Rankings shouldn’t be the thing that makes you become alive to an issue with a client relationship,” observes Lindsay Leslie, Partner at MD Communications, during a recent Platforum9 session. As law firms worldwide prepare for their next round of directory submissions, Leslie shares insights on how firms can approach rankings strategically and effectively. Understanding the […]
Building Your Legal Brand: A Young Lawyer’s Guide to Business Development
“If junior lawyers get involved in business development early, it builds their commercial awareness, stops them from being siloed, and widens their sphere of knowledge,” observes Rachel Kennedy, International Senior Business Management Manager at Addleshaw Goddard, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from her unique perspective as both a former lawyer and current BD professional, […]
Getting the Deal Done: A Business Advisor’s Strategic Perspective
“Transactions are about two things: transfer of ownership and allocation of risk,” observes Gavin McGuire, seasoned business advisor and former tax partner, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his unique career trajectory—from corporate lawyer to tax specialist to business advisor—McGuire shares insights on what makes deals succeed or fail in today’s complex business environment. […]
Building Key Client Relationships: Insights from Both Sides of the Table
“Put yourself in the shoes of the client and don’t sit on the fence,” advises Jonathan Selvadoray, founder of Zaven Legal and former managing partner at CMS Cameron McKenna’s Shanghai office, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his unique perspective as both a law firm partner and in-house counsel, Selvadoray shares insights on building […]