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As the current economic slowdown continues to impact the legal industry, law firm leaders are making tough choices, scrutinizing everything from staffing to technology as they plan budgets for 2023 and beyond.

This means marketing professionals need to be prepared to show why their work is a must-have, not a nice-to-have, in fostering firm success....

You may think you know the history of the women’s rights movement in the United States. Most of us are familiar with the 1848 women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls and suffragist leaders including Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

But “Without a Whisper,” a short film from PBS, shares the little-known story of how...

Judging by the number of recent surveys and legal media articles on the topic, awareness of mental health struggles in the legal profession is higher than ever. Many law firms now have “wellness” tabs on their websites, sponsor mental health awareness events and campaigns, and donate to organizations that provide support. Whether these efforts will translate into more support for struggling lawyers remains to be seen, but it’s clear that far more substantive change is required to make...

Technology is crucial to lawyers’ ability to drive value for their firm. Lawyers who make the most of technological tools, apps and software are more productive, and more efficient firms are better poised for business growth and success. 

Of course, one size doesn’t fit all with legal tech. To improve productivity, firms need to choose software tools that best serve their practice areas and clients.

Benchmarking your...