Hank Grezlak is the editor-in-chief for ALM's legal theme desks and regional publications and oversees Law.com, and has been covering courts and law firms since 1993. He has won numerous awards for his journalism, including several for investigative reporting, columns, and enterprise reporting. In 2016 he was awarded the G.D. Crain, Jr. Award for Distinguished Editorial Career.
October 18, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Recap: Evidence that Diversity Could Give Midsize Firms an Advantage in Winning More BusinessThere are reasons to think that midsize firms can put themselves in a strong position to get more work from big clients if they can deliver on diversity.
By Hank Grezlak
7 minute read
October 04, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Recap: Combatting Big Law's Associate SalariesIf mid-market firms can't compete with AmLaw 100 firms on salaries, what can they do to attract and retain good young talent? Bigger bonuses and more opportunities for advancement may be among several effective ways of dealing with the issue.
By Hank Grezlak
7 minute read
September 19, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Recap: Appetite for Big Mergers Might Be Waning, But Midsize Firms Are Still on the MenuThe number of large law firm merges is down from 2018. But there's still a lot of activity, and it involves mostly midsize law firms. Does that mean mid-market firms have only two choices: get bigger or get gobbled up?
By Hank Grezlak
7 minute read
September 13, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Recap: The Crisis of Constant CommunicationI've been struck by how many lawyers — from midsize and large firms — have all cited the constant communication, and the oppressive intrusion of technology that causes it, as a major pain point and stress.
By Hank Grezlak
6 minute read
August 22, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
How Mid-Market Firms Should Pitch AFAs to Clients—Then Actually Use ThemIf firms are going to do more alternative fee arrangements, they need good data—and ideally, in-house analysts to examine it, consultants and firm leaders said.
By Hank Grezlak
8 minute read
August 15, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Is the Billable Hour a Double-Edged Sword for Mid-Market Firms?The billable hour can give mid-market firms an advantage when competing against Big Law because of the lower hourly rates, but not so when up against their peers. Moving away from it can be profitable for certain matters. But there are risks too.
By Hank Grezlak
7 minute read
July 26, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Recap: Another Path Toward Gender Parity in PartnershipDo virtual law firms have an edge when it comes to improving the number of women partners? Or is it really a matter of mindset and opening up the pool of candidates?
By Hank Grezlak
9 minute read
July 17, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Recap: Some Battles Are Worth AvoidingLawyers are ever more vigilant about their digital footprints. Don't be surprised to see more litigation related to that when they leave firms.
By Hank Grezlak
5 minute read
July 12, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Recap: Looking to Build in the MiddleThe intersection between government, businesses and regulatory work would seem fertile ground for many mid-market firms.
By Hank Grezlak
7 minute read
June 26, 2019 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Recap: Boutiques Look to Bulk UpOne of the things laterals have cited when going to spinoff firms is the "innovative" approach the firms have taken to things like rates, client service and use of technology.
By Hank Grezlak
6 minute read
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