How to Do More with Less: Productivity Strategies for Legal Professionals
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Patryjusz Zamorski shared valuable insights on how legal professionals can work smarter, not harder. His approach focuses on evidence-based techniques for maximising productivity while maintaining wellbeing and energy levels. Time Blocking vs. Task Lists Zamorski advocates for abandoning traditional task lists in favour of time blocking: “I would like to […]
Introduction to Alternative Legal Service Providers
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Ciara O’Buachalla, a lawyer with diverse experience in traditional law firms, in-house roles, and legal tech startups, shared valuable insights on the emerging world of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs). This article summarises key points from the discussion, providing an introduction to ALSPs and their role in the evolving legal […]
Why Small Law Firms Need to Move Quickly to Survive
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Rory O’Keeffe, a solicitor with extensive experience in both small and large law firms, shared valuable insights on why small law firms need to adapt quickly to survive in the rapidly changing legal landscape. O’Keeffe’s diverse career, spanning from a small rural practice to corporate M&A and in-house roles, provides […]
Taking the Pain Out of Work – Wellbeing in the Legal Profession
The State of Wellbeing in the Legal Profession Both experts agreed that there are significant wellbeing issues in the legal profession globally. Carnegie noted, “We’ve seen the research that shows what some of the average hours will vary in different types of law firms. And without wishing to be pejorative, the American firms are particularly […]
Setting Effective Personal and Professional Goals in Legal
In a recent Platforum9 Session, James Markham, former Head of Business Partnering at Dentons and co-author of “The Legal MBA,” shared valuable insights on setting effective personal and professional goals in the legal profession, something which is rather rare. With a background in accounting, management consulting, and legal operations, Markham offered a unique perspective on […]
Winning Work in the Legal Profession
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Hugh Owen, a seasoned M&A lawyer and law firm strategist, shared valuable insights on winning work in the legal profession. With extensive experience in Central and Eastern Europe, Owen offered a insightful view of the challenges and opportunities in business development for lawyers. Understanding Your Position in the Market Owen […]
Why Lawyers who Provide Feedback Build Better Business
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Pat Zamorski, European Director of Leadership Development at Dentons, shared valuable insights on creating a feedback culture in law firms. With 15 years of experience in talent development, Zamorski offered a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities in implementing effective feedback processes. The Importance of Feedback Culture Zamorski emphasised […]
The AI Advice Dilemma: Professional Services at a Crossroads
The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into professional services has created a complex landscape of opportunities and ethical considerations. According to the 2024 Future of Professionals Report from Thomson Reuters, a surprising 78% of respondents across legal, tax & accounting, risk & fraud, and government sectors view AI as a positive force in […]
Expert Insights on Building Legal AI Platforms
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Chris Williams, an expert in legal technology and AI, shared valuable insights on building and implementing AI platforms in law firms. As a representative of Leya, an AI platform designed to support lawyers in review, research, and drafting tasks, Williams offered a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities in […]
Expert Insights on Building the In-House as a Service Model
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Tom Bohills, founder of Founders Law, a UK based alternative service provider, shared his experience and insights on building an innovative “in-house as a service” model for legal services. This model bridges the gap between traditional law firm services and in-house counsel, particularly for startups and growing technology companies. The […]