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Hank Grezlak

Hank Grezlak

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.

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June 20, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: The Human Impact of the Billable Hour

A few studies suggest that lawyers who bill a lot of hours have more stress and are more prone to depression and alcohol abuse. And it's not just impacting big firms, but hitting lawyers at midsize firms as well.

By Hank Grezlak

7 minute read

June 06, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: The Perils of Bleeding Talent

Looking at why firms fall apart can offer lessons to other law firm leaders that are just as valuable as tips on how to grow your firm.

By Hank Grezlak

7 minute read

May 30, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: What Does Slower Growth Mean for Midsize Firms?

Early reports for the first quarter of 2019 showed demand and productivity both down, and expenses up, driven in part by rising associate salaries.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

May 23, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Firms Keep Investing in Ex-Prosecutors

An uptick in internal investigations is something often cited as a reason for the interest in prosecutors.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

May 17, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

How Mid-Market Firms Can Counter Competition from ALSPs

What can firms do to counter the threat from ALSPs? Suggestions range from partnering with them to altering how they staff matters to focusing even more on personal relationships with clients.

By Hank Grezlak

7 minute read

May 10, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

How Big a Threat are ALSPs to Mid-Market Firms?

Commodity work is vulnerable, and firms need to emphasize communication and the unique and sophisticated nature of their work.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

April 25, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Tapping Government Expertise

The lateral hires from government came with experience in two highly regulated industries: financial services and healthcare.

By Hank Grezlak

7 minute read

April 12, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: More Mergers to Come as Once-Reluctant Firms Change Heart

One recruiter predicted that there might be an increase in law firms dissolving, particularly if some midsized firms look to merge and fail.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

April 05, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Opportunities in 'Silicon Beach'

“The lateral market is going to heat up,” one legal recruiter said of West L.A. “So the question is, are there tech lawyers or not? Or are people going to become tech lawyers?”

By Hank Grezlak

8 minute read

March 22, 2019 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Finding Your Niche

For mid-market lawyers, it's important to constantly ask: “Is there are a bigger opportunity beyond this one client?”

By Hank Grezlak

7 minute read