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Erin K. Higgins provides insights and analysis on legal matters, offering professional perspectives on current issues and developments in the field. The content explores key considerations and implications for practitioners and stakeholders navigating complex legal landscapes.

Legal project management has emerged as a critical response to mounting pressure on legal departments and outside counsel. By applying structured project management principles to legal matters, LPM brings cost control, accountability, and operational discipline to work that has traditionally lacked all three. As client demands for transparency intensify and alternative fee arrangements become standard, understanding how LPM transforms legal service delivery has become essential for both in-house teams and l

Every inbound call can shape a client’s first impression, affect intake, or determine whether a lead moves forward. When attorneys are the ones trying to catch those calls while managing casework, the result is often interruptions, inconsistencies, and missed opportunities.

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

Erin K. Higgins provides insights and analysis on legal matters, offering professional perspectives on current issues and developments in the field. The content explores key considerations and implications for practitioners and stakeholders navigating complex legal landscapes.

Legal project management has emerged as a critical response to mounting pressure on legal departments and outside counsel. By applying structured project management principles to legal matters, LPM brings cost control, accountability, and operational discipline to work that has traditionally lacked all three. As client demands for transparency intensify and alternative fee arrangements become standard, understanding how LPM transforms legal service delivery has become essential for both in-house teams and l

Legal project management has emerged as a critical response to mounting pressure on legal departments and outside counsel. By applying structured project management principles to legal matters, LPM brings cost control, accountability, and operational discipline to work that has traditionally lacked all three. As client demands for transparency intensify and alternative fee arrangements become standard, understanding how LPM transforms legal service delivery has become essential for both in-house teams and l

Pryor Cashman has named David C. Rose to serve as the firm's next Managing Partner, effective February 1, 2025. He succeeds current Managing Partner Ronald H. Shechtman...

Pryor Cashman Partners Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme and Judy Poller have been named to the 2024 Forbes Top 200 Lawyers List.

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

How is artificial intelligence reshaping the legal profession, and what does it mean for law firms trying to balance innovation with client service and firm culture? Bond litigation attorney Brian Butler joins host Kim Wolf Price to explore the accelerating impact of AI on legal practice, from evolving client expectations to talent management and traditional business models.

What does burnout really look like in the legal profession, and why do surface-level wellness initiatives often fall short? In this Mental Health Awareness Month discussion, a legal podcast explores the deeper workplace culture issues and sustained stress factors that affect lawyers, offering practical strategies for building more sustainable approaches to legal practice.