Market Segmentation: The Missing Foundation of Law Firm Growth
“You can’t sell anything if you don’t know what you’re selling and who you’re selling it to,” observes Barbara Koenen, CEO of Boost and Professional Services Consultant at Nexl, during a recent Platforum9 session. After 15 years in legal marketing, Koenen sees a fundamental flaw in how law firms approach business development. The Product-Market Disconnect […]
The Growing Crisis of Global Corruption: A Legal Profession at the Crossroads
“Global corruption levels remain alarmingly high, with 85 percent of the world’s population living in jurisdictions that have significant corruption problems,” observes Sara Carnegie, alongside George Artley during a recent Platforum9 session. More alarming still, traditional bastions of transparency – Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland – are all recording their highest corruption scores ever, challenging assumptions […]
The Future of Legal Document Creation: Beyond the AI Hype
The AI Anxiety “Is there even any point in looking at document automation when soon generative AI is going to take over everything?” This pointed question, posed to Catherine Bamford, CEO of BAM Legal, encapsulates the uncertainty rippling through law firms. Yet after 20 years in legal technology, Bamford sees a more nuanced reality emerging. […]
Peak Performance Lawyers | Part 1 – Introduction
Brought to you Platforum9 and Patryk Zamorski, former European Director of Talent and Leadership Development at Dentons In this first Session of the series, we open the discussion by defining ‘Peak Performance’ and outline some of the upcoming Sessions we are hosting as part of this series. The Biological Reality “We are predominantly biological systems […]
Bridging the Startup-Legal Divide: Lessons from SeedLegals’ Anthony Rose
“No one wakes up in the morning thinking ‘today I need a shareholders agreement.’ What they want is to raise investment,” observes Anthony Rose, founder of SeedLegals, during a recent Platforum9 session. His insight cuts to the heart of how lawyers need to reimagine their relationship with startup clients. The Client Perspective What startup founders […]
The Next Generation Lawyer: Navigating Legal Careers in 2025
“Now more than ever, we need juniors who are curious and keen to learn,” observes Chrissie Wolfe, Partner at Nexa and legal influencer, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from her journey from traditional practice to YouTube pioneer with 150,000 followers, Wolfe offers fresh insights on what tomorrow’s lawyers need to succeed. Redefining Legal Skills […]
Running a Law Firm Like a Startup: Lessons in Legal Innovation
“Happy people, happy clients equals success. That equation will be with us for time immemorial,” observes Ian Bagshaw, Managing Partner of Perkins Coie London, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his experience building startups and law firms, Bagshaw offers a revolutionary perspective on legal practice management. The Startup Mindset After stepping away from Big […]
The AI Crossroads: A Practical Guide for Law Firms in 2025
“Gen AI and machine learning AI are very different,” explains Jon Bartman, founder of The Law Tech Consultancy, during a recent Platforum9 session. His insight cuts through the hype to offer a pragmatic view of AI adoption in legal practice. Understanding the AI Landscape While generative AI grabs headlines, Bartman distinguishes between two key types: […]
Bridging the Generation Gap: New Perspectives on Legal Team Management
“Gen Z are effectively saying we don’t want to be middle management,” observes Stephen Hopkins, former Eversheds partner and legal team coach, during a recent Platforum9 session. His insight cuts to the heart of a fundamental shift in how law firms must approach talent management and team dynamics. The Evolution of Legal Career Paths The […]
The Strategic Power of Voice: Transforming Legal Practice Through Podcasting
“Your comfort zone is great, but nothing grows there,” observes Rob Hanna during a recent Platforum9 session. As the creator of the Legally Speaking Podcast, Hanna offers a compelling vision of how audio content is reshaping professional influence in legal services – not just as a marketing tool, but as a fundamental shift in how […]