Dan Masopust

Dan is an Analyst at ALM Intelligence, where he is focused on using data to analyze trends in the global legal market, delivering unique insights to help law firms and legal departments effectively manage their organizations. Previously, Dan spent 5 years as a Research Manager - Legal Rankings Lead at ALM Intelligence. In this role, he managed the data collection and reporting process for ALM’s flagship rankings products, including the Am Law 200, Global 200, A-List, NLJ 500, Diversity Scorecard, Women in Law Scorecard, Midlevel & Summer Associate Satisfaction rankings, among others. Dan has more than 10 years’ experience managing qualitative and quantitative market research projects, specializing in survey-based methodologies.

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March 01, 2024 | Law.com

ALM Market Analysis Report Series: Nashville's Rapid Growth Brings Increased Competition for Law Firms

As Nashville continues to boom economically, law firms looking to enter the market can proceed, but with caution

By Dan Masopust

6 minute read

December 03, 2023 | Law.com

Law.com Compass: Diving Deeper into Dissatisfaction – An Airing of Associates' Grievances

Midlevel Associate satisfaction levels fell for second time in three years. In 2021, the pandemic was likely to blame, but what is driving the dissatisfaction now?

By Dan Masopust

6 minute read

November 13, 2023 | Law.com

Despite US Economy Concerns, Big Law Looks to Rate Hikes and Hiring to Grow in 2024, ALM's Q3 Economic Flash Survey Finds

As Big Law turns the page on another taxing year, reasons for optimism in 2024 are apparent, headlined by plans for aggressive rate increases

By Dan Masopust

6 minute read

August 11, 2023 | Law.com

Law.com Compass: Big Law Optimism for 2024 Growing, ALM's Q2 2023 Flash Survey Shows

ALM's Q2 2023 survey data points to growing optimism for the future, but highlights ongoing challenges for the largest US firms

By Dan Masopust

3 minute read

July 17, 2023 | Law.com

Law.com Compass: ALM Releases Market Analysis Report on the Very Hot Southeast Florida Market

Report takes in-depth look at historical data on the largest law firms with a presence in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach, as well as the business climate in which they operate

By Dan Masopust

3 minute read

June 05, 2023 | Law.com

Law.com Compass: Where did the Am Law Second Hundred Grow its Headcount?

Firms in the Am Law Second Hundred increased attorney headcount by 2.6% in 2022, but diving deeper and looking at where they added headcount sheds some light on this cohort's growth strategy.

By Dan Masopust

3 minute read

May 21, 2023 | Law.com

Law.com Compass: Horizon Scanning Generative AI in Big Law

Am Law 200 firms view generative AI as more of a near-term opportunity than smaller law firms, but challenges in implementation remain.

By Dan Masopust

3 minute read

May 08, 2023 | Law.com

Law.com Compass: Q1 2023 Flash Survey Results Show Industry Resilience Despite Ongoing Uncertainty

Buoyed by rate hikes, Big Law show signs of rebounding through Q1 2023, while overcapacity issues remain

By Dan Masopust

3 minute read

April 09, 2023 | Law.com

Law.com Compass: Examining Big Law's Popular Port of Call in Southeast Florida

As more and more of the Am Law 200 move in, Southeast Florida law firms will soon find out if the rising tide of its region's economic growth is enough to lift all boats

By Dan Masopust

3 minute read

March 11, 2023 | Law.com

Promoting From Within: Big Law's Attempts to Improve Gender Diversity at the Partner Level

Big Law leveraged promotions more than hiring to improve gender diversity in partnerships In 2022

By Dan Masopust

3 minute read

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