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What makes lawyers stay (and leave) law firms?
What makes lawyers stay (and leave) law firms?

University of NSW legal experts Michael Legg, Felicity Bell and Vicki McNamara discuss some of the tests that law firms face in retaining lawyers, while outlining strategies to keep the best talent.

Have the fundamentals really changed since Maister?
Have the fundamentals really changed since Maister?

Law firm consultant Joel Barolsky assesses criticism of David Maister’s profit equation and runs the rule over the formula in an era when Generative AI is expected to flip law firm work on its head.

Dream teams – how multiple networks can boost practice performance
Dream teams – how multiple networks can boost practice performance

Leadership expert Keegan Luiters explains how law firms can better use a network of interdependent teams to improve resource and business improvement. In short • Operating a network of teams can deliver efficiency and performance gains for firms. • “Multiteam systems” are especially suited to dynamic and complex environments. • Smaller teams can improve the flexibility and adaptability of teams.

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Data breaches at scale: The implications for law firms

Cyber resilience consultant Simone Herbert-Lowe explains how to prevent and respond to cyber threats. Three key takeaways are: • consider using audit teams to check cybersecurity compliance after major projects • develop more comprehensive plans to protect sensitive client information • discuss in advance your firm’s stance on paying ransoms if cyber extortion occurs.

Data breaches at scale: The implications for law firms

Cyber resilience consultant Simone Herbert-Lowe explains how to prevent and respond to cyber threats. Three key takeaways are: • consider using audit teams to check cybersecurity compliance after major projects • develop more comprehensive plans to protect sensitive client information • discuss in advance your firm’s stance on paying ransoms if cyber extortion occurs.