Expert Analysis

• The Augmented Lawyer: Countering 4 AI Efficiency Myths

  Perceived efficiency gains from artificial intelligence can create unsustainable workload expectations for in-house legal departments, so general counsel must proactively educate executives, reframe assumptions and tie legal judgment to business outcomes, say Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law and Catie Cambridge at Docsum.

• AI-Generated Doc Ruling Guides Attys On Privilege Risks

  A New York federal court's ruling, in U.S. v. Heppner, that documents created by a defendant using an artificial intelligence tool were not privileged, can serve as a guide to attorneys for retaining attorney-client or work-product privilege over client documents created with AI, say attorneys at Sher Tremonte.

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  Notes From A Partner-In-Charge On Lateral Hiring Strategy

  In regional recruiting, firms that stand out to laterals can articulate a clear vision that connects local insight with global opportunity, demonstrate a culture that is lived rather than stated, and offer genuine room for growth, says Jason Novak, leader of Norton Rose's San Francisco office.

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  Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Team Up With Marketing

  There are several ways attorneys can engage with resources already at their fingertips in the form of their in-house law firm marketing departments, which can help you gain some visibility, earn kudos and build a solid book of business, say Ada Kase and Liz Lindley at Jaffe PR.

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  Legal Tech Talks: Co-Founder Of Federate On Change, Risk

  T.J. Henry Jr., co-founder and managing partner of Federate, discusses navigating a culture that equates change with risk, and how the key to success is working with firms as they are, not as we wish them to be.

• How To Prep As Private Equity Starts Investing In Law Firms

  Law firms eyeing legal services organization models, which allow outside capital to support nonlegal business functions while preserving lawyer ownership, can prepare for the expansion of private equity investment in the area by balancing commercial objectives and compliance imperatives, say attorneys at Rivkin Radler.

• 5 Tips For Firms To Help Advance Digitalization Strategy

  Developing a comprehensive global digital strategy focused on your law firm's technology investments, service delivery and culture of digital innovation will allow you to meet the moment and be responsive to internal and external stakeholders, says Mark Brennan at Hogan Lovells.

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  Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Think Like A Waiter

  To convert casually interested restaurant patrons into satisfied, repeat customers, a good waiter relies on four service-oriented habits that proactive attorneys can borrow to cultivate lasting client relationships, say attorneys at Maynard Nexsen.

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  Legal Tech Talks: StructureFlow's Ed Boal On Proving Value

  Ed Boal, general counsel and chief domain expert at StructureFlow, discusses how innovation teams are under real pressure to demonstrate actual return on investment from using new technology, not theoretical efficiency gains or innovation for innovation's sake.

• 6 Strategies To Set Up New CCOs For Success

  As demand for chief compliance officers rises among a growing range of complex issues, organizations looking to hire and retain top-notch CCOs can adopt a series of strategies including defining success metrics and allowing the CCO to build a team, says Cara Bain at Major Lindsey.

• Making Legal Cents: How Firms Can Navigate 2026 Trends

  From the adoption of artificial intelligence infrastructure to increasing client attrition, a number of trends will likely define the legal industry in 2026, and law firms will need to strategically lean into these shifts to gain a competitive advantage, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Strategic Consulting.

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  Notes From A Partner-In-Charge On Integrating Lateral Talent

  When done thoughtfully through three strategies, bringing laterals into the fold can propel growth and create significant business opportunities that enhance the law firm's cultural fabric, says James Sullivan, leader of Alston & Bird's New York office.

• The Augmented Lawyer: Drafting As AI Alters Admin Of Law

  As generative artificial intelligence tools become embedded in mainstream legal practice, they are reshaping the administration of law itself, from how experts document and validate their work to how joint defense teams operate, demanding a new level of contractual clarity and operational discipline, says Karineh Khachatourian at KXT Law.

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  Biz Development Tip Of The Month: Make An Onboarding Plan

  The investment required for a personalized client onboarding plan is minimal, but the return on investment — measured in client satisfaction, relationship strength and longevity, client referrals, and other business development opportunities — can be extraordinary, says John Reed at Rain BDM.

• Law Firm Content Strategies To Stay Competitive In 2026

  A number of trends will continue to reshape how people search, consume and trust information next year, and law firms will need to adopt forward-thinking content strategies — from generative engine optimization to interactive legal tools — to stand out, says Elizabeth Lampert at Elizabeth Lampert PR and Nancy Myrland at Myrland Marketing and Social Media.