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Layoffs, Expenses and Return-to-Office Policies Top Worries of Law Firm Leaders In 2023

While economic troubles and fears of a recession are top concerns for law firm leaders now, some shifts within the legal industry are also triggering alarm bells. Interviews with more than a dozen law firm leaders identified a growing list of challenges that law firm leaders are grappling with now,

6 minute read February 01, 2023 at 12:03 AM
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Andrew Maloney and Patrick Smith
Layoffs, Expenses and Return-to-Office Policies Top Worries of Law Firm Leaders In 2023

While economic troubles and fears of a recession are top concerns for law firm leaders now, some shifts within the legal industry are also triggering alarm bells.

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