Resource - 27/01/2021 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

The COVID pandemic has created a state of uncertainty and upheaval across the world. It has shaken the economy and businesses to their very foundations. The legal sector is at a crossroad—a reckoning. The pandemic has laid bare historical...

Resource - 27/01/2021 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

Last year, in The Top Three Priorities for Your Law Firm’s Procurement Function in 2020, we recommended that law...

Resource - 27/01/2021 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

HBR Consulting’s annual Law Firm Procurement Survey is designed to equip law firm leaders with a point of reference for advancing the role of procurement and an industry baseline to benchmark against their peers. In addition, the survey...

News Article - 18/01/2021 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

As the majority of in-house law departments anticipate a continued rise in legal demand in the midst of corporate budget pressures, controlling costs and maximizing internal resources and technology are their top priorities, according to the 2020...

Resource - 18/01/2021 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

Legal Lab 2020 made the unforeseen transition from our traditional live gathering to an interactive virtual format. This infographic provides a brief snapshot of cumulative key takeaways from the five virtual sessions held in September-October....

Resource - 25/11/2020 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

Effective people management in law firm IT requires that both the firm and the employees benefit. The law firm maximizes the effectiveness and efficiency of their internal IT talent and the valued professionals on the IT team have an opportunity...

Resource - 25/11/2020 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

Recently, we have seen a remarkably fast uptake in law firms’ adoption of Microsoft Teams as their preferred collaboration platform. In fact, it is not a stretch to predict that it is no longer a matter of if law firms will implement Teams...

Resource - 25/11/2020 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

Despite the pandemic’s impact on their billing processes, law firms are focused on enhancing their internal and external customers’ experience through improvements in staffing, process and technology, and delivering a return on that...

News Article - 25/11/2020 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

HBR Consulting LLC (HBR), a trusted advisor to law firms and law departments worldwide, today expanded its suite of software solutions with the launch of CounselGuide, an innovative workflow platform that helps law firms ensure compliance with...

Resource - 13/10/2020 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

The world has changed since the pandemic and effective lockdown were implemented, highlighting the need for law firm IT functions to be prepared for adverse situations. The sudden change we are experiencing has ushered in a host of new concerns...

Resource - 13/10/2020 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

Cloud migration offers both benefits and challenges. A recent ...

Resource - 13/10/2020 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

The summer is beginning to wind down and our Law Firm Librarian Summer Camp series is coming to a close. What better way to end the summer than with one of camp's great traditions? Grab your snacks and your sweater, because it’s time to...

Resource - 13/10/2020 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

During these unprecedent times, in-house legal teams are facing increasing pressure to be agile, nimble and responsive to the changing market dynamics. Whether the company is experiencing a hard hit to the bottom line or a sudden boom in demand,...

Resource - 13/10/2020 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

The centralization of the procurement function within an organization, in which the purchase of goods and services is managed by a single department for all branches of the business, emerged in recent decades as a key operational strategy for...

Resource - 13/10/2020 : Law firm consulting, Law firm managed services, Law firm operations, law firm technology, Legal consulting, Technology

What have law department leaders been prioritizing since March? HBR conducted a series of Sounding Boards in April-June, including 114 general counsel and legal operations leaders from 92 companies across multiple industries. Our most recent...