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Educational Resources
Podcast
“What makes your brand unique is a combination of tangible and intangible things,”
Leadership
“We wanted it to be a true merger of equals,” says Scott Kadish, who, along with Kevin McLaughlin, are Co-Managing…
Article
The Squeeze: How Mid-Size Corporate Law Firms Are Being Pressured And What Firm Leaders Can Do About It
If you’re leading a mid-size corporate law firm today, you’re likely feeling pressure from two directions.
Leadership
Many firms say they have a Law Firm Strategy, but few actually do. In this episode, Chris Batz breaks down…
Podcast
Elliot Moss didn’t join a law firm to keep things the same. As Partner and Chief Brand Officer at Mishcon…
PE MSO
The legal industry is racing toward new business models, and Trisha Rich offers a grounded view of what that shift…
Podcast
“What makes your brand unique is a combination of tangible and intangible things,”
Leadership
“We wanted it to be a true merger of equals,” says Scott Kadish, who, along with Kevin McLaughlin, are Co-Managing…
Article
The Squeeze: How Mid-Size Corporate Law Firms Are Being Pressured And What Firm Leaders Can Do About It
If you’re leading a mid-size corporate law firm today, you’re likely feeling pressure from two directions.
Leadership
Many firms say they have a Law Firm Strategy, but few actually do. In this episode, Chris Batz breaks down…
Podcast
Elliot Moss didn’t join a law firm to keep things the same. As Partner and Chief Brand Officer at Mishcon…
PE MSO
The legal industry is racing toward new business models, and Trisha Rich offers a grounded view of what that shift…
Glossary of Terms
Acquirer
Typically the larger law firm merging/ combining with a smaller law firm.
MSO (Managed Service Organization)
Entity allows a law firm to unlock capital, scale operations, and monetize its business infrastructure while keeping the practice of law lawyer-owned and compliant.
Merger Readiness
The process of assessing a firm's leadership alignment, financial position, and cultural compatibility before pursuing M&A.
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