Crdit: denisismagilov/Adobe Stock The Trend:
Blanket law firm attendance policies ignore the reality of practicing, particularly in Big Law, where the teams that actually work together are spread across the country (or countries) and availability is often dictated by clients.Law.com Trendspotter: Blanket Attendance Mandates Reveal the 'Core' of Law Firm RTO Struggles
As a number of law firm leaders and industry consultants have pointed out, the key to true flexibility likely lies in better coordination: allowing practice groups to determine their own in-office cadences and finding ways to eliminate unnecessary commutes to half-empty spaces.
September 11, 2023 at 05:00 AM
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Professional Culture
Crdit: denisismagilov/Adobe Stock
The Trend:
Blanket law firm attendance policies ignore the reality of practicing, particularly in Big Law, where the teams that actually work together are spread across the country (or countries) and availability is often dictated by clients.
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