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North American legal sector analyst Jordan Furlong outlines the role of trust and humanity in the new world order of the legal profession as AI redefines the work of lawyers.
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North American legal sector analyst Jordan Furlong outlines the role of trust and humanity in the new world order of the legal profession as AI redefines the work of lawyers.
Cybersecurity and technology expert Simone Herbert-Lowe explains recent Federal Court, NSW Supreme Court and Supreme Court of Victoria rulings on the use of AI in the law, noting that principals and other law firm leaders are ultimately responsible for any fallout.
Technology and management consulting expert Mark Andrews considers ‘trust’ in the age of AI and what actions law firms should take to ensure the deployment of new technology helps, not hinders, firms and their clients.
University of NSW legal experts Felicity Bell and Vishwa Shah outline strategies to ensure better supervision of junior lawyers, noting that when it is done well it helps develop confident practitioners, mitigates risks for firms and strengthens professional standards in increasingly complex workplaces.
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In our latest Q&A, Gilbert + Tobin partner and CEO Sam Nickless explains the secrets behind the firm’s long-term success, and why the rise of generative AI will require retooling across many aspects of law firm operations.
Marketing expert Trish Carroll explains how the founders of three small law firms have used their skills and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive, despite a lack of scale.
Pricing expert Colin Jasper explains why fairness and a sense of empathy should be top of mind when determining fees for legal services.
Lawyers face more risks that most professionals because of their duties around managing money held in trust, so it is essential that firms understand their particular threats and take out appropriate insurance cover that can protect them from malicious attacks, writes Simone Herbert-Lowe.
Errors with pricing for legal work are inevitable, but providing clarity around fees and the value proposition that your firm delivers will go a long way to keeping clients happy while boosting your bottom line, writes Colin Jasper.
Marketing expert Trish Carroll explains how the founders of three small law firms have used their skills and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive, despite a lack of scale.
In our latest Q&A, Law Squared Chief Legal Officer Kate Marshall explains why she has made the switch from top-tier firms to Law Squared; how a cluster model for handling work is making employees and clients happier; and why she believes diversity and inclusion is crucial for all businesses and employees.
Law firm leader Trevor Withane outlines some of the considerations for firms seeking to grow and set up new practices.
In the post-pandemic world, law firms that can’t maintain or build trust with employees and clients can expect an exodus that will shake the foundations of their businesses, writes Trish Carroll.
Leadership consultant Keegan Luiters explain s why law firms should not take a cookie-cutter approach to hybrid work arrangements.
Trish Carroll believes major law firms could be the next target for criticism over government consulting work – an issue that has caused a reputational crisis for some of the big four accounting firms.
Errors with pricing for legal work are inevitable, but providing clarity around fees and the value proposition that your firm delivers will go a long way to keeping clients happy while boosting your bottom line, writes Colin Jasper.