The AI Revolution in Legal: A Practical Guide for In-House Counsel
As in-house legal departments navigate the AI revolution, Olga V. Mack’s TRACE framework offers a concrete roadmap for embracing technology while maintaining human expertise. Through her TEDx talk, “Why We Need to Evolve Alongside AI,” Mack outlines a practical approach that goes beyond buzzwords. The TRACE Framework Decoded Technological Proficiency isn’t just about understanding AI—it’s […]
Law Firms’ Revolution: Mental Health Becomes a Performance Metric
The legal industry is witnessing an unprecedented shift as the Mindful Business Charter (MBC) pushes for wellbeing to become a measurable component of lawyer performance assessments. With 130 signatories, including 80 law firms and chambers, this initiative is transforming the “billable hours above all” culture. The new guidelines, “Addressing the mental health challenges in legal […]
The Path to Partnership: How Lawyers Can Make It
The traditional path to law firm partnership has long been shrouded in mystery, but that’s changing as firms face pressure to provide clearer career progression for talented lawyers. In a recent Platforum9 session, Stephen Revell, founder of Making Change Happen and former Freshfields partner of 30 years, and Moray McLaren, the co-founder of Lexington Consultants, […]
To Coach or Not to Coach in Law Firms, a Professional Dilemma
As law firms grapple with talent development and retention, coaching emerges as a powerful tool for professional growth. In a recent Platforum9 session, Patryjusz Zamorski, the European Director of Talent Development from Dentons and Ron Given, former Partner at Mayer Brown & Wolf Theiss, shared contrasting perspectives on how coaching is transforming legal professional development. […]
The Legal MBA: Strategic Choices for Law Firm Management and How to Make Them
In today’s competitive legal market, law firms face crucial strategic decisions about how to position themselves and compete effectively. James Markham, drawing from his experience with major firms like DLA, Hogan Lovells, and Dentons, as well as smaller practices, outlines the fundamental strategic choices available to law firms and their implications. The Three Strategic Paths […]
Building a Career in International Criminal Law & Human Rights
Speaking from Kyiv amid drone attacks, Aonghus Kelly shares insights from his remarkable journey from corporate law to international criminal justice. His experience offers valuable lessons for lawyers seeking to build careers in human rights and international criminal law while highlighting the growing intersection between corporate practice and human rights work. The Path to International […]
Do Clients Hire the Firm or the Lawyer?
In an increasingly competitive legal market, the age-old question of whether clients hire law firms or individual lawyers has taken on new relevance. Jonathan Selvadoray, former managing partner at CMS Cameron McKenna’s Shanghai office and ex-head of legal tech at Temasek, offers unique insights from both law firm and in-house perspectives. The Challenge of Differentiation […]
The Three Pillars of Legal Excellence: Building High-Performance In-House Legal Teams
The modern legal department faces a perplexing challenge: despite boasting brilliant individual lawyers, many teams struggle to achieve collective excellence. A new framework emerges that challenges this status quo, revealing how talented individuals can transform into high-performing legal powerhouses through three critical pillars. The Sports Team Paradox Drawing parallels with elite sports teams, the framework […]
How to Dual Qualify as a U.S. Attorney
With the United States hosting the world’s largest legal sector, dual qualification as a U.S. attorney presents compelling opportunities for international lawyers. Claire Flores, Head of International Business Development at BARBRI Global, provides insights into the process, requirements, and strategic benefits of U.S. qualification. Why Pursue a U.S. Qualification? The motivation for U.S. qualification varies […]
Lessons from the AI Frontline: How A&O Shearman Implemented Harvey
Two years after becoming the first law firm globally to deploy generative AI via Harvey, A&O Shearman’s experience offers valuable insights into how artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice. In a recent Platforum9 session, A&O Shearman Partner Attila K. Csongrady shared candid observations about the firm’s journey with Harvey and its impact on legal practice. […]