Even with strong demand across many practices, Clark Hill posted flat revenue for 2019, which leadership attributed to continuing integration of a major merger in 2018 with Texas firm Strasburger & Price.

John Hern Jr., chief executive officer of the Detroit-based firm, said Clark Hill continued to invest in integration efforts throughout 2019, including technology upgrades and some lateral hiring. The added technology expenses totaled about $2 million in 2019.