We asked five top legal professionals to identify the growth opportunities in store for NLJ 250 law firms. Although the answer depends on firm size and focus, snagging the business that lies ahead will require firms to put resources into areas that show promise now and provide a payoff down the road.
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Corporate and Finance Global Chairman
DLA Piper
The regulatory upheaval of the financial industry is one area that DLA Piper is banking on for growth. The passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has created much uncertainty for clients and potential business for big firms, said Roger Meltzer, global chairman of DLA Piper’s corporate and finance practice. “It’s a black box, an unknown,” he said. “Clients want people who have some real experience.”
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