A day in the life of a fee earner at a law firm – sa.global

During a webinar, our speaker spoke of how our IP solution for legal firms, empower, can optimize the work of fee earner at law firms. Here’s how it streamlines the work of Chris, a fee earner at a law firm.

Why law firms miss millions – and how to reclaim lost opportunities | sa.global

The tax law team at a mid-sized firm prided itself on its deep legal expertise. However, communication with the business development (BD) team was minimal. Unaware of the tax law team’s recent success in handling complex cryptocurrency tax cases, BD continued to focus on more traditional tax services when pitching to potential clients.

The cloud adoption questions law firm leaders ask first – sa.global

For many law firms, cloud adoption no longer shows up as a future initiative. It is already part of how everyday systems are run and accessed. Industry data supports this shift. 73% of firms now use cloud-based legal tools, with adoption strongest in areas such as document and practice management.

Financial strategy models that align legal operations with business outcomes – sa.global

In 2023, the global legal services market reached roughly $952 billion, with the U.S. contributing approximately $350 billion of that figure.1 This scale signals opportunity, but it also points to how crowded and competitive the landscape has become, across regions and practice areas.

How to choose the right law firm time recording software for your practice size – sa.global

Law firm valuation is often seen as something you deal with only when a major event is coming up. A merger, a partner exit, or a succession plan usually brings the topic to the surface. But in practice, a firm’s value is shaped much earlier.

Why legacy platforms no longer work for modern law firms – sa.global

Legacy platforms still run critical operations in many law firms, but the demands placed on those systems have changed dramatically. Modern legal practices require speed, flexibility, and real-time insight. Systems designed for static workflows and periodic upgrades struggle to keep pace with how law firms now operate and compete.

The billable hour is under pressure: How pricing and talent are reshaping the business of law – sa.global

Series note: This post continues a thought-leadership series I began last year, reflecting on what I keep hearing in conversations with leaders across UK law firms.

Five success factors of evergreen’s connected solution for law firms – sa.global

The modern law firm is a connected one. As hybrid and remote working become more viable, law firms need to go beyond standard practice management solutions (PMS). They need a platform that allows enough flexibility to adapt to change.

How to manage a law firm with a lean team for sustainable growth – sa.global

Lean teams are no longer the exception in legal practice. Many firms are operating with fewer lawyers and support staff per office, while client expectations, regulatory scrutiny, and matter complexity continue to increase.

How CIOs are reshaping technology in law firms for unified operations – sa.global

For years, law firms invested tactically in point solutions for time recording, billing, conflicts, CRM, and HR processes. Each system answered a specific need, but together they created a fragmented operational picture.