Evolving Legal Profession (Jul 6, 2022)
Recent reports on how the legal profession is changing and how to be successful in it.
"In Law Firm Mergers, Growth Isn't Guaranteed," The American Lawyer
"New tech business unit at Cleary rare among Wall Street law firms," Reuters
"As New York Law Firms Turn to 'Remote August,' Questions Linger on Industry's Long-Term Office Flexibility," The American Lawyer
"In Pictures: Slaughter and May's 'Bring Your Dog To Work' Day," Law.com International
"Change Is on the Way. Law Firms Are Getting Ready," Law.com International
"Skadden's Jessica Hough Talks Talent Challenges, Return-to-Office and Diversity," The National Law Journal
"Working from home is a career killer for lawyers," Canadian Lawyer
"Mental Health Improves for Women and Minority Lawyers, But Disparities Persist," The American Lawyer
"Could a Four-Day Week Work in Big Law?," Law.com International
"Why Authentic Leadership Is Easier Said Than Done, Especially in Big Law," The American Lawyer
"Want Your Lawyers To Stay Put? Value Them for Their Skill, Not Billing Habits," The American Lawyer
"Law firms seem to be in no rush to diversify their leadership," Crain's
"'There's Nothing Like In-Person': Law Firms Return to Hosting Face-to-Face Retreats," The American Lawyer
"Remote Roles Are Vanishing as Law Firms Struggle to Replicate an 'Open Door' Experience," The Recorder
"Lawyer mental health suffers when employers value only money, study says," Reuters
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