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November 30, 2023 | Chart

Law Firms’ Profit Growth Hinge on Data-Backed Financial Hygiene

By Joe Stanganelli

Facing demand and tighter margins, 65% of law firms are ready to focus on financial hygiene – which requires a tech- and data-driven approach.

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October 18, 2023 | Chart

Law Firms Tapping Resource Management for DEI and Talent Development

By Joe Stanganelli

With client services declining and other financial pressures, law firms need resource management tools that increase visibility and streamline operations.

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September 28, 2023 | Chart

How Law Firms Can Harness Workflow Data to Overcome Staffing Concerns and Boost Profits

By Joe Stanganelli

With 75% of law firms experiencing less demand for services and 53% of firms reporting increases in support staff attrition, legal leaders must focus on people, processes and technology to ensure long-term growth.

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January 05, 2023 | Chart

For Max Profits in 2023, Data Visibility Beats Increased Billable Hours

By Joe Stanganelli

With more than 50% of large law firms in North America and the U.K. reporting a heightened demand for financial transparency from clients, legal professionals need to take a data-driven approach to profit optimization, especially during uncertain economic times.

1 minute read

October 31, 2022

How Lawyers Can Harness Data to Improve Operations and Better Serve Clients

By Joe Stanganelli

With half mid- and large-size law firms lacking data visibility, workflow-management technology improves efficiency, secures the bottom line and can help avoid a back-office crisis.

1 minute read

July 27, 2022

How Resource Management is Winning Law Firms' Business, Talent and Profits

By Joe Stanganelli (Sponsored by BigHand)

Study shows that many legal professionals at mid and large sized law firms have "little visibility" into how their talents are being utilized.

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