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The Shift: Restructured Roles Are Coming for Post-Pandemic Offices
With the world coming up on a year under the thrall of COVID-19, a number of attorneys are feeling something they never would have believed 12 months ago: an earnest desire to return to the office. But once they get there, it’s likely not going to be the same office they’re used to. And yes, that could manifest itself through shrinking real estate square footage, or more flexible working space. But, the biggest change may have nothing to do with the physical environment—and all to do with the people not in it.
