Legal Industry 2025: AI, Value-Based Billing, and the Evolution of Law Firms
The legal industry stands at a transformative crossroads as we approach 2025, with technological advancement and changing client expectations reshaping how law firms operate. From the widespread adoption of AI to fundamental shifts in billing models, here’s what’s driving change in the legal sector. The AI Revolution in Law The numbers are compelling: 86% of […]
Breaking the Burnout Cycle: A New Path for Legal Professionals
The legal profession faces a stark paradox: attorneys can deeply love their work while the job itself breeds burnout. After 27 years in law, Kristin Kreuder has witnessed this pattern across both BigLaw and in-house roles, where midnight office hours and endless demands have become normalized. Research from the International Bar Association, American Bar Association, […]
Legal’s Hidden Climate Impact: How Contracts Can Drive Decarbonisation
The legal profession stands at a critical intersection of business and climate action, wielding far more influence over decarbonisation than many realize. As Humzah Khan, programme manager at The Chancery Lane Project, points out, lawyers are essentially the “back-end developers” of business operations, creating frameworks that can either accelerate or hinder climate progress. Major corporations […]
Legal Tech Implementation: A Strategic Roadmap to Success
Legal Tech Implementation: A Strategic Roadmap to Success Recent insights from legal operations experts Sumi Trombley and Brian Hupp reveal a practical framework for successful legal technology rollouts, particularly crucial in the era of Generative AI (GAI). While stakeholder alignment and leadership buy-in remain fundamental, the experts emphasize four key pillars that drive successful implementation: […]
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 […]
Building Confidence and Skills by Mastering Legal Research
Legal research stands as a cornerstone of successful legal practice, essential for both law students and seasoned attorneys. While the task may seem daunting at first, developing confidence in this crucial skill is achievable through strategic approaches and consistent effort. The Power of Persistence Viewing every research task as a learning opportunity transforms mundane assignments […]
From Exclusion to Legal Success: A Blueprint for Social Mobility in Law
Source: The Law Society When Kiera O’Connor faced school exclusion at 15 due to mental health challenges, she gained her first legal experience representing herself at an education tribunal. Today, as a paralegal at Kingsley Napley’s Court of Protection team, her journey offers valuable insights into navigating educational barriers and achieving social mobility in the […]
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 […]
A Lawyer’s Right to Disconnect
In an era where the line between work and personal life continues to blur, the legal profession finds itself at a crossroads. Recent government initiatives, such as Australia’s ‘right to disconnect’ rule and similar considerations in the UK, are challenging the deeply ingrained ‘always on’ culture that has long defined the legal industry. This shift […]