Technology is Only the Tool: The Human Side of Legal Innovation
In a revealing Platforum9 session, Marco Imperiale, former head of innovation at a magic circle firm and current legal wellbeing consultant, offered a compelling perspective on why the legal profession’s technology challenges are fundamentally human rather than technical. The Music Industry Parallel Drawing from his background in entertainment law, Imperiale highlights a striking parallel with […]
Top 10 Challenges of Running a Law Firm
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Tom Bohills, founder of Founders Law, shared valuable insights about the key challenges of running a law firm. Drawing from his experience growing his firm from a solo practice to nearly 30 people over three to four years, Bohills outlined the top 10 challenges law firm leaders like him face. […]
Dual Qualifying as a Solicitor in England and Wales: A Practical Guide
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Claire Flores, Head of International Business Development at Barbri Global, shared valuable insights about the process of dual qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales. With her extensive experience helping thousands of international lawyers qualify in different jurisdictions, Flores provided a comprehensive overview of the qualification process. The Growing […]
First Steps in Understanding English Contract Law
In a recent Platforum9 Session, Velimir Zivkovic, Associate Professor and Director of LLM programs at Warwick Law School, shared valuable insights on understanding English contract law. His expertise in teaching contract law to both undergraduates and international students provides a unique perspective on this globally significant legal system. The Global Significance of English Contract Law […]
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 […]