United States: Management

Small law firms can lose potential clients for a reason that has nothing to do with legal skill: nobody is available when the inquiry arrives.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jeff Taylor, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of ExxonMobil, as he shares his career journey from federal government service to leading legal teams...

The traditional reception model assumed someone was physically present at a front desk. That structure is less practical for solo, virtual, hybrid, and small practices, where one person often wears every hat. Smaller firms are separating reception work from physical office presence, driven by operational necessity rather than enthusiasm for remote work itself.

Goodwin’s Mike Kendall and Matthew Fitzgerald examine how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping corporate transactional practice by streamlining tasks such as due diligence...

As artificial intelligence transforms legal work by automating routine tasks and reducing costs, will law firms need fewer junior associates or more? One firm chair challenges the conventional wisdom...

Legal technology encompasses software and digital platforms designed to streamline legal work, from AI-powered contract review to document automation and matter management. As in-house legal departments face mounting pressure to reduce costs while handling increased workloads, understanding which legal tech categories deliver measurable value has become essential. This comprehensive guide examines the types of legal technology available, their practical applications for corporate legal teams, and proven str

At Fennemore, our attorneys each bring their own experiences and perspectives to the work they do for clients and their communities. We recently sat down with Chelsie Adams, Director and Las Vegas Office Managing Partner, to learn more about her path to litigation and what continues to motivate her in the profession.

After staffing support teams for more than 600 law firms, I’ve seen one hiring mistake recur again and again: firms hire for immediate relief rather than long-term structure.

This episode features a conversation with Jesse Neil. Jesse is a healthcare attorney in Foley’s Nashville office. In this discussion, he reflects on growing-up in Nashville, TN, attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergrad and the University of Mississippi School of Law.