We all know these are tough times, and tough times breed agitation and instability. With increased layoffs comes an uptick in labor issues. With more ferocious brand protection comes more IP actions. And with shrinking budgets comes a greater scrutiny of the law firms charged with handling the work 

“We just went through an earthquake of a recession,” says Mark Harris, CEO of alternative-model law firm Axiom. “During moments like this, there’s a far more intense magnifying glass on the practices of corporations.”