Leslie A Firtell

June 06, 2024 | Daily Report Online

To deliver real value to your organization, the contract attorneys and other legal professionals you bring into the fold should embrace your organization's culture and supply the knowledge and expertise you need.

By Leslie A. Firtell

5 minute read

February 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A look at the benefits of using contract staffing when faced with downsizing.

By Leslie A. Firtell

4 minute read

October 11, 2023 | New York Law Journal

There's nothing quite like planning your strategy for the new year to motivate your legal team. Of course, you have to get through the fourth quarter before you can tackle that new set of plans and priorities. This article provides some tips for stretching the budget, getting the work out and keeping your team engaged through the close of 2023.

By Leslie A. Firtell

5 minute read

October 10, 2023 | Daily Report Online

The pandemic opened many lawyers' eyes to the lifestyle advantages of contract work. After careful deliberation, some of the best in the business decided to take the plunge into contract work. For the industry, that means access to an amazing pool of legal talent—talent that can help you strengthen and broaden your core capabilities.

By Leslie A. Firtell

5 minute read

May 23, 2023 | Daily Report Online

If you're among those who are hesitant to commit to an ALSP-supported model., it may be time to reexamine the reasons you're holding back and reassess the value you may be missing out on.

By Leslie A. Firtell

6 minute read

May 03, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Whether you've hit the wall in terms of headcount capacity or it's taking longer than you'd anticipated to hire permanent help, contract attorneys can fill in the gaps at a reasonable cost—before your team buckles under the strain.

By Leslie A. Firtell

6 minute read

October 17, 2022 | New York Law Journal

While legal departments and law firms have long depended on contract attorneys to fill staffing gaps, manage routine work and provide needed specialization at a fair price, they are now discovering the value of contract staffing in strengthening their employee retention efforts.

By Leslie A. Firtell

5 minute read

August 29, 2022 | Daily Report Online

Your ALSP partner should communicate openly and frequently with you, pay you the lion's share of the hourly fee charged to the employer and support your career advancement at every turn, even if you opt to leave contract lawyering for a permanent position.

By Leslie A. Firtell

4 minute read

August 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

With recent staffing issues in the legal industry, this article takes a look at another way to go about resolving staffing challenges: contract attorneys.

By Leslie A. Firtell

5 minute read

May 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of what general counsel and law firms should look for when partnering up with an alternative legal service provider. "You'll know you're with the right partner when you hand over an assignment and breathe a sigh of relief knowing they will deliver the ideal staffing solution."

By Leslie A. Firtell

5 minute read