Examine KPIs on a Micro-Level to Boost Law Firm Profitability
A discussion of relevant KPIs for law firms to measure results and make more strategic decisions.
2018 Report on the State of the Legal Market: Transformation of Legal Services Market is Accelerating — Are Law Firms Ready?
The 2018 Report on the State of the Legal Market issued by The Center for the Study of the Legal Profession at Georgetown University Law Center and Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Institute.
“Wake Up Call for Stagnant Law Firms
An article discussion the 2018 Annual Georgetown/ALM State of the Legal Market Report.
What Successful Digital Transformations Have in Common
There are six important factors that predict profitability for incumbents choosing to reinvent.
Break the Law Firm Business Model
The true barrier to law firm innovation is the firm’s insistence on measuring value — both external to the client and internal within the firm — on the basis of lawyers’ time and effort.
Consultative Sales and Distribution Channels: How and Why it Matters to Legal Innovation Diffusion
Consultative sales works best when prospective clients are struggling to understand their own business challenges and your products provide the best solutions to those challenges.
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.
Key Steps in Getting an AI Project Up and Running
An introduction into some of the issues to consider in using AI in law.
Your Law Firm’s True Profitability Revealed
A discussion of of law firm profitability and the use of equity partner compensation as profit.
Why Your Law Firm Isn’t Anywhere Near As Profitable As You Think
An exploration of law firm profitability that challenges the notion how profits are calculated.
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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Law Departments: Opportunities
Why should law department leaders care about artificial Intelligence (AI)? Read this article to learn more about what is possible.
Precedent Collection Metrics: Applying Science to the Art of Practicing Law
I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know something about it; but when you cannot measure it, when [...]
Flying in the Clouds: A Checklist to Help You Navigate Your Way
Your data is in the cloud. Somewhere, sanctioned or not. Your fellow lawyers and employees are using traditional business applications from 3rd parties in parallel with (or in place of) [...]
2018 Report on the State of the Legal Market: Transformation of Legal Services Market is Accelerating — Are Law Firms Ready?
The 2018 Report on the State of the Legal Market issued by The Center for the Study of the Legal Profession at Georgetown University Law Center and Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Institute.
“Wake Up Call for Stagnant Law Firms
An article discussion the 2018 Annual Georgetown/ALM State of the Legal Market Report.
What Successful Digital Transformations Have in Common
There are six important factors that predict profitability for incumbents choosing to reinvent.
Break the Law Firm Business Model
The true barrier to law firm innovation is the firm’s insistence on measuring value — both external to the client and internal within the firm — on the basis of lawyers’ time and effort.
Consultative Sales and Distribution Channels: How and Why it Matters to Legal Innovation Diffusion
Consultative sales works best when prospective clients are struggling to understand their own business challenges and your products provide the best solutions to those challenges.
Key Steps in Getting an AI Project Up and Running
An introduction into some of the issues to consider in using AI in law.
Your Law Firm’s True Profitability Revealed
A discussion of of law firm profitability and the use of equity partner compensation as profit.
Why Your Law Firm Isn’t Anywhere Near As Profitable As You Think
An exploration of law firm profitability that challenges the notion how profits are calculated.
Project Manager Salaries
Interesting infographic showing the salary ranges or project managers in the U.k.
Law Departments Are Adding Lawyers, Legal Ops While Cutting Budgets
Law department cost control continues through outside counsel management strategies and internal hiring.
HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations
A great compilation of Harvard Business Review (HBR) articles on Persuasive Presentations.
Modus White Papers
Various eDiscovery white papers from Modus
Entity Management Resources
Entity/subsidiary management resources available to CLOC members.
Disruptive Innovation: The Christensen Collection
Disruptive Innovation: The Christensen Collection (The Innovator's Dilemma, The Innovator's Solution, The Innovator's DNA, and Harvard Business Review ... "How Will You Measure Your Life?")
Patent Management Systems Discussion
Patent management discussions available to CLOC members.
slide:ology
A great online resource to consider how to create persuasive presentations.
CLOC Global Tax Content
Discussions relating to the management of global tax issues for legal operations professionals. Available to CLOC members.
Change Management Reading
Change management related materials accessible by CLOC members
Competency Framework
Published by the University of Nottingham, this resource provides an excellent framework as you consider how to assess and manage competencies in 5 areas; 1) achieving and delivery, 2) Drive for Results, 3) Serving the Customer, 4) Quality Focus, and 5) Integrity.
CLOC Technology Reading
Technology-related content. Available to CLOC members.