https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section Latest articles for: Insights Copyright 2025 Portfolio Media, Inc. en-US Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:00:32 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2330075?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2330075 Law firms and the legal profession are facing new uncertainties, shifting the stress levels, economic pressures, and overall contentment of lawyers in private practice, according to the 2025 Law360 Pulse Lawyer Satisfaction Survey. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:56:01 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2329941?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2329941 Many lawyers assume that becoming a rainmaker requires a significant investment of time and effort, but the truth is that building a consistent habit of business development can start with just 10 minutes of strategic outreach a day, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:59:36 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2329246?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2329246 Certain law firm decisions — such as whether to challenge an executive order — cannot be crowdsourced, but leadership can collaboratively communicate these choices using strategies that build trust, reinforce values and preserve cohesion, says John Hellerman at Hellerman Communications. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:52:50 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2329197?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2329197 Law firms are facing a fast-evolving business landscape. To best stay on top of new developments and trends in the biggest issues of the day, Law360 Pulse will run a series of surveys examining the key factors shaping policies and operations at law firms. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:44:09 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2314361?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2314361 ​​​​​​​Conversations around retirement and succession can be understandably difficult, but when attorneys make a plan for the transition early and effectively, they have the opportunity to not only keep work but also increase it, says Jillian McKenna at Verrill Dana. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:45:32 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2323362?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2323362 In recent years, top-tier law firms have pushed hourly rates to unprecedented heights, with some partners commanding $3,000 per hour — but this eye-popping number doesn’t tell the full story, as there are numerous caveats and rigorous winnowing along the way, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:26:27 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2314358?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2314358 Law firms that successfully manage two-tiered partnership do so by creating a culture that treats everyone with respect and by establishing financial incentives outside their base compensation to reward performance, says Carol Morganstern at Major Lindsey. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:53:05 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2296559?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2296559 If maintained properly, your firm bio can help attract potential clients and create authentic connections, so it's crucial to take steps to write an updated attorney profile that goes beyond a list of credentials, says Raychel Lean at Reputation Ink. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:04:47 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2310828?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2310828 Law firm culture is often dismissed as a soft factor — merely platitudes on a website that seem disconnected from the bottom line — but by intentionally embedding a strong culture into day-to-day operations, law firms can achieve sustainable success, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:04:10 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2299612?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2299612 Law firms are actively looking for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence into their workflow as it becomes ever more common. More than half of surveyed attorneys at U.S. law firms use generative AI for some purpose — up significantly from less than a third of attorneys who participated in the Law360 Pulse AI Survey last year. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:21:58 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2297325?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2297325 “No comment” is no longer a cost-free or even a viable public communications strategy for companies in crisis, and counsel must tailor their guidance based on a variety of competing factors to help clients emerge successfully, says Robert Bowers at Moore & Van Allen. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:08:55 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2273384?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2273384 Law360 Pulse asked in-house counsel about their jobs, workplace and career prospects. Find out how satisfied corporate lawyers are with their schedules, hours, work-life balance, opportunities for advancement and more. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:14:50 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2285445?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2285445 LinkedIn has several features law firms can use to showcase their capabilities and thought leadership to reach prospective and existing clients, including the Event and Live features, says Sofia Millar at Reputation Ink. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:36:14 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2279970?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2279970 Law firms are expected to continue consolidating in the year to come, and because these mergers require a different kind of playbook, firm leaders must carefully consider office culture nuances, professional services economics and talent retention strategy before any merger, say directors at FTI Consulting. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:13:16 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2273416?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2273416 In a market where clients have more options, tighter budgets and higher expectations, firms must figure out how to differentiate themselves without discounting their rates, and several practical strategies for pitching, pricing and early-engagement communication can help, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:15:01 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2272828?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2272828 Law firm revenue cycles are becoming more complex and time-consuming, but hiring dedicated revenue cycle personnel can help streamline the process and reduce the burden on attorneys, says Christine Indiano at Harbor Global. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:10:59 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2266154?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2266154 Check out Law360 Pulse’s Global Leaders and see which law firms are setting the standard for a global future, with top-tier client rosters, expansive footprints and a deep bench of lawyers in offices around the world. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:53:19 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2265922?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2265922 By initiating planning and processes to evaluate personal retirement goals and firm value early, longtime solo practitioners and small-firm owners can unlock a range of possibilities and potential buyers, setting up for a profitable exit and a rewarding transition, says Brent Daub at Gilson Daub. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:40:58 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2258954?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/2258954 Recent approaches to hiring chief marketing officers demonstrate how firms are reimagining their marketing and business development frameworks to stay competitive and responsive to evolving client needs, says Murray Coffey at M Coffey. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:02:53 +0000 https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/1891751?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section https://www.law360.com/pulse/insights/articles/1891751 Check out the Law360 Pulse Leaderboard to see which firms made the list of leaders in all-around excellence this year.