2024 International Arbitration Highlights: A Year of Fragmentation
“International arbitration was designed to efficiently manage global disputes. However, We don’t actually have 180 plus arbitration regimes because of enforcement issues,” observes Dr. Velimir Zivkovic from the University of Warwick during a recent Platforum9 session on the topic. Joined by esteemed international arbitration expert, Matej Pustay, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs, both highlighted how […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Lawyers: A Strategic Approach to Growth
“If you improve by 1% each day, you’ll be 37 times better by the end of the year,” observes Patryk Zamorski, Europe Talent Director at Dentons, during a recent Platforum9 session. As legal professionals approach 2025, Zamorski shares insights on how to make meaningful and achievable resolutions that drive both personal and professional growth. The […]
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, […]