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, […]
Getting the Deal Done: A Business Advisor’s Strategic Perspective
“Transactions are about two things: transfer of ownership and allocation of risk,” observes Gavin McGuire, seasoned business advisor and former tax partner, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his unique career trajectory—from corporate lawyer to tax specialist to business advisor—McGuire shares insights on what makes deals succeed or fail in today’s complex business environment. […]
Building Key Client Relationships: Insights from Both Sides of the Table
“Put yourself in the shoes of the client and don’t sit on the fence,” advises Jonathan Selvadoray, founder of Zaven Legal and former managing partner at CMS Cameron McKenna’s Shanghai office, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his unique perspective as both a law firm partner and in-house counsel, Selvadoray shares insights on building […]
Surviving and Thriving at Year-End: A Psychotherapist’s Guide for Legal Professionals
“Lawyers are like athletes who wouldn’t take care of their bodies—it would be unheard of. Yet maybe 10, 15 years ago, athletes were expected to be naturally good at what they did,” observes Antoinette Moriarty, Psychotherapist at the Law Society of Ireland, during a recent Platforum9 session. As legal professionals race toward year-end, Moriarty brings […]
Innovation at the Core: Rethinking Legal Practice for the Modern Era
“Most of the times when I speak with law firms about innovation, they don’t know what innovation is for them,” observes Marco Imperiale, founder and managing director of Better Ipsum and former head of innovation at a leading Italian law firm, during a recent Platforum9 session. As law firms globally grapple with artificial intelligence, changing […]
Ethics in Law: Navigating Professional Responsibilities in a Global Context
“The law is a public profession, notwithstanding you work for a big multinational company,” observes Sara Carnegie, Legal Director at the International Bar Association (IBA), during a recent Platforum9 session on legal ethics. As the legal profession grapples with evolving ethical challenges in an increasingly interconnected world, Carnegie and her colleague George Artley bring fresh […]
The Latest Trends in Legal Tech: Insights from the Frontline
As the legal industry grapples with technological transformation, Bradley Collins, founder and CEO of LegalTech Talks, brings unique insights from his experience in helping different sectors navigate digital change. In a recent Platforum9 session, Collins shared his perspective on where legal tech is heading and what firms should be watching. The Legal Industry’s Moment Drawing […]