Corporate Counsel

Chasing Goals Won't Give Frazzled In-House Lawyers Inner Peace, But a 'Mental Cleanse' Might

"Happiness can be consciously cultivated through certain actions anyone can take which are not at all dependent upon your external circumstances," said Mark LoSacco, a former in-house leader at HSBC and American Express who now helps legal department attorneys find greater fulfillment.
5 minute read

Law.com

'Fearful Jurors': Tumultuous Election Season Has Reached Jury Rooms

"There are motions related to the admissibility of certain evidence, such as political affiliations or opinions, or motions concerning juror bias, that might become more relevant, and certainly it's going to impact the legal strategies that lawyers invariably will take," said jury consultant Daniel Wolfe.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

With 'Fractional' C-Suite Advisers, Midsize Firms Balance Expertise With Expense

While the fractional C-suite model may sound similar to the consulting model, these professionals focus on smaller firms and boast a more hands-on approach to their work
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Two Akin Partners Exit to Launch Separate Lobbying Shops

Their client rosters reflect how small firm lobbying shops can launch or thrive, even as big firms like Akin and Brownstein bring in the most lobbying revenue per year.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Attorney General Seeks Special Counsel for Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI Matters

The new online application tool for legal organizations is required as paper applications will no longer be accepted, and submissions will be accepted beginning May 16.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Some Clients Are Pushing for Transparency Surrounding Origination Credits

In the battle over origination credits, some clients are vying for more transparency and a say in who gets the credit.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

The AI Revolution Is Here. Who Will Be the Winners and Losers in Legal Services?

"If they figure out how to incorporate this technology into their comp model, then they'll be the winners," said Stephanie Corey, co-founder of the legal ops consulting firm UpLevel Ops, on the rise of AI and how it will disrupt the way law firms do business.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lewis Brisbois Attempts Revamp After Mass Defections, Email Scandal

The firm has shaken up its C-suite, revamped its staffing ratio, and installed new management software. It succeeded in luring back one client that had publicly severed the relationship after the release of emails containing derogatory language from former employment practice leaders.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Brown Rudnick, Seeing Demand in Life Sciences Sector, Launches Consulting Service

It's the latest Am Law 200 firm to start a consulting service, seeking to tap into new streams of revenue for key client sectors.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Cozen O'Connor Launches DEI Strategies and Solutions Practice

"One of the fundamental things that we receive are clients who have solely relied on a law firm or solely relied on a consultant," said group leader Simeon Brier, who's based in South Florida. "It's hard to operate with the left arm not knowing what the right arm is doing."
4 minute read

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