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What Award-Winning Firms Know About Equipment Strategy

Brian Wood

Technology infrastructure now defines how law firms deliver service, manage compliance, and compete for clients. The most forward-looking firms are not just upgrading systems; they are transforming how they plan, finance, and govern their technology investments.

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The Impact of Washington’s Law Changes for Professional Service Firms

Bonnie Susmano

Washington state expanded the breadth of its sales tax laws, which could catch professional service firms off guard. While traditional legal and accounting services are exempt from sales tax, the ripple effects of this change could still substantially impact professional services firms, albeit in subtle but significant ways.

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Charitable Giving Under The OBBBA: Strategic Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals Image

Charitable Giving Under The OBBBA: Strategic Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Nisha Bhanushali

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted on July 4, 2025, introduces sweeping reforms to the tax treatment of charitable contributions. For high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), these changes present both strategic opportunities and new limitations that warrant careful planning to preserve philanthropic impact and optimize tax outcomes.

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From First Impression to Lasting Reputation: The Case for Etiquette Training In Your Law Firm Image

From First Impression to Lasting Reputation: The Case for Etiquette Training In Your Law Firm

Sharon Meit Abrahams

The mandatory work-from-home period, followed by hybrid schedules, has caused many professionals to lose sight of common courtesies and the fundamental standards of good etiquette that once guided workplace interactions. I encourage you to take a close look around your firm — observe how partners, associates, and staff communicate with one another. What you see and hear may confirm the need to intentionally rebuild a culture of respect and professionalism. Here is a list to help with your observations.

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Tensions Building Over AI Billing

Trudy Knockless

AI may be accelerating legal work, but it’s also escalating tensions over how that work gets billed — and who benefits from the time saved.

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Firms Getting More Nimble and Efficient In Lateral Hiring to Stay Competitive Image

Firms Getting More Nimble and Efficient In Lateral Hiring to Stay Competitive

Andrew Maloney

Even as they become more probing, law firms are also moving faster to make significant lateral hires, according to industry recruiters and consultants.

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An Innovation Mindset Improves Client Satisfaction and Retention, But What About Profits? Image

An Innovation Mindset Improves Client Satisfaction and Retention, But What About Profits?

Jon Campisi

As law firms explore technological advancements ranging from generative AI to improved billing software, experts caution against having unrealistic expectations of immediately increased profitability, but they emphasize that an innovation mindset will improve client satisfaction and retention.

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Performance, Not Size, Leads to Growth In Today’s Market Image

Performance, Not Size, Leads to Growth In Today’s Market

Eric Thurston

In today’s market, growth is no longer a function of how big you are, but how well you perform — how quickly you can make informed decisions, respond to shifting client needs, and align the entire firm around a shared vision of success. The firms that pull ahead over the next five years won’t be the ones with the most lawyers or the flashiest marketing budgets. They’ll be the ones that master the art and science of firm performance.

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5 Ways Law Firms Are Optimizing Their Back Office Image

5 Ways Law Firms Are Optimizing Their Back Office

Tim Haught

Forward-thinking firms are reimagining the back office. By centralizing support functions, adopting technology, and making data-driven decisions, they are creating scalable, flexible, and resilient operations. The result? Higher productivity, improved client service, and stronger career pathways for staff. Here are 5 of the top strategies firms are implementing to optimize their back office.

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How Lawyers Can Deliver More Value and Reduce Risk In Transactional Work Image

How Lawyers Can Deliver More Value and Reduce Risk In Transactional Work

Kathryn Lye

Firms that enable lawyers to practice at the top of their license by embracing smarter workflows and AI-driven systems that enhance human judgment aren’t just more efficient; they’re setting a new standard for excellence, reducing risk for clients, and elevating the role of the lawyer.

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