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 […]
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 […]
How to Identify Leadership Talent in Law Firms
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Mari-Cruz Taboada, Partner at Lexington Consultants, a law firm management consultancy, shared valuable insights on identifying and nurturing leadership talent in law firms. The discussion, which included contributions from other legal professionals attending, provided a look at the challenges and opportunities in developing the next generation of law firm leaders. […]
How to Study Law in the UK
In today’s Platforum9 Session, Velimir Zivkovic, an Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom, shared valuable insights and practical advice for international students considering legal studies in the UK, either at undergrad or postgraduate levels. As the Director of master’s programs at Warwick, Zivkovic offered a comprehensive overview of the current […]
Expert Insights on Best Use Cases for AI in Legal
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Chris Williams and Ciara O’Buachalla, both active in the legal tech space, shared their expertise on the best use cases for AI in the legal sector. The discussion shed light on the current state of AI adoption in law firms and provided valuable perspectives on its future. The AI Adoption […]