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 29, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Midsize Firms Find Competitive, Strategic Advantage in Focusing on Work-Life Balance

There's evidence that work-life balance is viewed as a more substantive benefit than it once was, and that midsize firms use that not just as a selling tool for prospective lawyers, but as part of their strategic vision.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

June 07, 2018 | Law.com

Persky Recall Was a 'Perfect Storm.' But Did It Give Future Recall Advocates a Road Map?

Many things were unique about the recall of Judge Aaron Persky. But some lawyers and experts worry it could still embolden others unhappy about judicial decisions to try something similar.

By Ben Hancock | Hank Grezlak

1 minute read

June 01, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: California Dreaming Hard to Come By For Some Midsize Firms

When it comes to U.S. legal markets, outside of New York City there's probably no market as competitive as California. The challenges can be amplified…

By Hank Grezlak

1 minute read

May 11, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Spinoffs Aren't Just Happening at Big Firms

While it's typically been big firms that have been the origins for the spinoffs, it does seem to be something happening more and more with midsize firms and boutiques.

By Hank Grezlak

5 minute read

May 03, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Are Midsize Firms in Pittsburgh Vulnerable to Partner Poaching?

While there has been lots of lateral movement in markets like Philly for more than 20 years, it's always been little quieter, a little more polite, in Pittsburgh. But that seems to be changing.

By Hank Grezlak |

7 minute read

May 01, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: How Midsize Firms Repel Big Law Client Poaching

The legal market is more competitive than it ever has been, and that applies to firms of all sizes, including those in the middle-market.Right…

By Hank Grezlak

8 minute read

April 30, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: How to Change Leadership After 20 Years

Midsize firms often seem to have steady leadership, with the tenures of those at the top tending to be longer than those in Big Law. But…

By Hank Grezlak

4 minute read

March 10, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: The Importance of Being Nimble and Flexible, Part I

Starting any collective endeavor from scratch is never easy. That's especially true for law firms, given the competition, the wide array…

By Hank Grezlak

9 minute read

March 02, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Using Bankruptcy to Break in to the Big Apple

As discussed in this column just a few weeks ago, New York City would seem a daunting and unforgiving market for anyone to want to…

By Hank Grezlak

10 minute read

February 22, 2018 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Signs of Momentum for Female Leadership at Midsize Firms

The legal profession, particularly when it comes to firm leadership and highest paid partners, remains, amazingly in 2018, overwhelmingly white and…

By Hank Grezlak

8 minute read

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