Understanding how to properly source billable hours for tax purposes is crucial for law firms, particularly due to the varying rules across different states.
March 01, 2026Johnathan Weinberg
AI amplifies efficiency, but efficiency alone does not win or keep clients. What matters is the synthesis of technology, judgment, responsiveness, pricing philosophy, and industry fluency. Firms that embody this blend will not merely keep pace; they will lead.
March 01, 2026Jennifer Simpson Carr and Éva KerecsenWhile the types of awards and rankings run the gamut, there are universal writing principles that bolster the chances of winning any recognition requiring a written submission. Here are six writing tips to improve and enhance legal rankings and awards submission writing.
March 01, 2026Ada KaseEvery decision to onboard a client, partner, lateral hire, contractor, consultant or expert witness carries risk. Yet many firms continue to rely on onboarding practices that have not kept pace with the digital world in which their clients and people operate.
March 01, 2026Matt WinlawOrganizations selling in professional services markets are aware of how competitive the landscape can be. Getting buyers' attention and earning their business require more than just having a presence across different marketing channels. That’s where omnichannel marketing comes in.
March 01, 2026Jennifer MarsnikThe future of outside counsel relationships will not be defined by which firms adopt AI first, but by which firms integrate it most effectively into their broader value narrative. AI amplifies efficiency, but efficiency alone does not win or keep clients.
March 01, 2026Jennifer Simpson Carr and Éva KerecsenTo win the talent war in this free-agency era of partner movement, firms must have a war chest. After all, anything is on the table now, recruiters say, when it comes to lateral moves.
March 01, 2026Andrew MaloneyThe most important question in modern onboarding is no longer, “Did we Google them?” It’s: “Do we have a clear, defensible understanding of the reputational and conduct risks associated with this client or individual — and can we stand behind that decision if it is later challenged?”
March 01, 2026Matt WinlawAfter Baker & McKenzie laid off hundreds of business professionals this year, several law firm staffing leaders predicted more cuts coming in Big Law, whether it’s a result of artificial intelligence tools or other factors. Some staffing recruiters predicted that Baker McKenzie’s move could even encourage others to go forward with their own cuts.
March 01, 2026Ryan HarroffLarge law firms were settling into 2026 on a high note. Early returns showed that, despite the pressure from the Trump administration last Spring, law firms turned in some of the highest profit increases they have seen in the last decade. But, as recent events show, nothing is certain.
March 01, 2026Christine Simmons
