Kent Zimmermann

June 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Law Firm Leaders Explain Why They Sought Mergers

From market pressures to the need for confidentiality, law firm management explain why they sought mergers and how they got them done.

By Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris

5 minute read

June 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer

How a Smaller Firm Should Assess Whether to Seek a Merger

In an excerpt from their upcoming book, authors Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris offer a checklist for smaller firms thinking about whether a merger is right for them.

By Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris

4 minute read

June 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Why Law Firm Mergers Are a Growing Reality For More Firms

Merger discussions among even some unlikely pairings seem to be heating up. In their new book, Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris explain why and offer tips on how firms of various sizes and market positions should approach merger discussions.

By Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris

6 minute read

March 08, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The Outperformers, Part 3: What 2020 Taught Firms About Real Estate, Diversity and Strategic Growth

For 2020's most successful firms, the year offered valuable insights into the future of their workplaces, their talent and their overall trajectory.

By Kent Zimmermann and Peter Zeughauser

7 minute read

March 04, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The Outperformers, Part 2: How Profitability, Comp and Culture Separate the Elites

Standout firms are growing faster than their peers by focusing on profitability and reaping the rewards.

By Kent Zimmermann and Peter Zeughauser

8 minute read

March 02, 2021 | The American Lawyer

The Outperformers: What Sets Big Law's Most Successful Firms Apart

In a difficult year, a subset of firms separated from the rest of the market with double-digit revenue and profits growth. A closer look reveals the common threads that tie them together.

By Kent Zimmermann and Peter Zeughauser

7 minute read