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Legal Staffing Lessons for Today’s Marketplace

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Law firms didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of profitability or performance in 2020. on average in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to Thomson Reuters — and 15% among AmLaw 100 firms. Corporate law departments made structural shifts as well. Profits per equity partner rose 11.5%

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Eliminating Bias in Work Allocation Is a Growing Focus for Law Firms

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It’s also about retention and promotion,” said Derek Davis, a corporate law partner and the executive director of the Center on the Legal Profession. The murder of George Floyd and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 have led to a deeper focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the legal community.

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Time to Vote: You Get to Pick the Startup Alley Finalists for ABA TECHSHOW 2022

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Traction: We have 30+ solo and small law firm subscriptions since coming out of a soft launch in December 2020. Founded: 2/20/2020. Traction: Clause Logic completed closed alpha and beta pilots with positive validation from customers in 2020. Founded: 4/1/2020. Founded: 9/1/2020. Founded: 5/1/2020.

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What If I Don’t Want to Litigate? Law Degree Alternatives: Exploring Unconventional Career Paths

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When most people think of a law degree, they envision a career in traditional fields such as litigation,corporate law, or criminal defense. However, a law degree offers a versatile skill set that can be applied across various industries and professions. Francis Law, How does a law degree benefit HR professionals?

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Everything You Need to Know About Law Firm Revenue

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Discover the highlights from our 2024 Legal Trends for Solo and Small Law Firms Report for additional insights. How much revenue do solo and small law firms make? Practice area Even within the same region, the potential revenue a law firm can bring in depends heavily on the practice area.

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

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Demo video: [link] Founded: 10/28/2020, Vancouver, BC, Canada Target customer: Solos, small and medium size firms. Founded: 8/1/2020, Ghent, Belgium (HQ). Founded: 7/1/2020, Tampa, FL. Beyond law firms, Trust companies that have an estate settlement department are paying customers. Founded: 2/1/2020, Cocoa, Florida.

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Lawyer Tech Tips: Productivity and Connectivity Tools

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She worked at one of the largest international corporate law firms in Asia before opening her own virtual practice. She was Co-Chair of the 2020 ABA TECHSHOW Planning Board. If you’re still taking paper notes I highly recommend looking into a digital notepad! Find her on LinkedIn at cattang and on Instagram @AmericanAttorney.

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