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The End of the Beginning
An interesting discussion of the "alternative" legal service providers and their impacts.
“Wake Up Call for Stagnant Law Firms
An article discussion the 2018 Annual Georgetown/ALM State of the Legal Market Report.
The 5 Languages of Legal Operations
5 languages are needed to drive successful operational initiatives. These languages are not taught in (law) school. Speaking even one takes time to develop and master. When looking for talent, start by looking for linguists who can speak the necessary languages to drive and calibrate an astute legal service delivery strategy.
Legal Departments Keep Huge Percentage of Work In-House. Here’s Why
An article summarizing a new report from ALM and MoFo, General Counsel Up At Night, 75% of legal work is handled internally by in-house departments. The top concerns identified [...]
Outside Counsel Cost Management: A View Around The Corner
Outside counsel cost management initiatives are only one part of a legal service delivery strategy. Who should do the work: law firms, LPOs, or internal legal professionals?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Law Departments: Staffing
AI solutions will continue to impact the way in-house teams deliver legal services. Consider talent and staffing actions to help your teams explore AI and enhance legal service delivery. Specifically, consider additional skill sets when creating positions and making hiring decisions. Additionally, plan for a broader range of staffing options beyond the current mix of direct hires, contractors, LPOs, and law firms. Now is the time to experiment and learn.
ACC Legal Process Outsourcing Toolkit Resource
A how-to guide on legal process outsourcing for in-house counsel.
Legal Process Outsourcing Workbook
An in-house legal process outsourcing workbook from ACC.
ACC Guide to Value-Based Staffing
This ACC Value Challenge guide to value-based staffing is a thoughtful approach to help in-house teams assess, prioritize and allocate legal work based on the value to the company.