Lawyer Work-Life Balance
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Why the UK is Not Following the US on Class Actions | Pay Wars Rule, But Culture Is King
By Rose Walker | Paul Hodkinson | November 12, 2021
This week, we look at the dangers of different office rules for different people, and what Google vs. Lloyd means for class actions.
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US Firm Tells London Support Staff to Return to Office, But Fee-Earners Can Stay Home
By Rose Walker | November 8, 2021
The firm has also taken on an extra floor of space in its London building.
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Part-Time Associates Can Still Make Partnership. Here's How.
By Jessie Yount | October 25, 2021
Lawyers are increasingly seeking reduced-hour options since the pandemic started. These firms have found success, and partners, on the reduced-hour track.
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International Edition | Analysis
Unseen Obstacles May Limit Productivity as Law Firms Return to Offices
By Patrick Smith | October 21, 2021
"You lose some of that 'crank it out' ability you had at home," one law firm business professional said.
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Unprecedented Demand for Lawyers Means Big Changes for Law Firms in Australia
By Christopher Niesche | October 13, 2021
Lawyers with a range of experience are able to call the shots like never before, forcing firms to offer work-from-home flexibility and higher salaries. But is it enough?
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Does a Law Firm's New Normal Have Room for an Afternoon Nap?
By Dan Packel | October 11, 2021
"Forward-thinking employers should be encouraging midday check-out sessions," says a leader at one midsize firm.
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International Edition | Analysis
Leaking Talent a 'Growing Threat' to Law Firms
By Andrew Maloney | October 4, 2021
More and more, firm leaders are worried about losing too much homegrown talent.
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International Edition | Features
Australian Law Firms Give Staff 'Wellness Days' to Cope With COVID Lockdowns
By Christopher Niesche | September 29, 2021
The pandemic has put mental health high on the agenda in Australia.
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International Edition | Features
'It's All Hands on Deck': The Unusual Start to Jeffrey Singer's Term as Stikeman Elliott's New Chair
By Gail J. Cohen | September 28, 2021
Singer had to assume the role at the Canada-based Global 200 firm earlier than planned and also has had to steer the firm during its busiest year ever, in the midst of the pandemic, and with most people still working from home.
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Lawyers Reluctant to Discuss Mental Health as Junior Burnout Continues, LawCare Finds
By Varsha Patel | September 27, 2021
Fieldfisher partner Sam Jardine said that "leaders in the legal profession still have a long way to move the conversation towards greater openness".
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