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Hank Grezlak

Hank Grezlak

Hank Grezlak is the editor-in-chief for ALM's legal theme desks and regional publications and oversees Law.com, and has been covering courts and law firms since 1993. He has won numerous awards for his journalism, including several for investigative reporting, columns, and enterprise reporting. In 2016 he was awarded the G.D. Crain, Jr. Award for Distinguished Editorial Career.

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March 25, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Analysis: Despite Big Law's Big Bucks, Midsize Firms Might Be the Right Opportunity for Many of Today's Associates

It's not all about dollars, and if mid-market firms are savvy enough to understand the mentality of younger associates, they have the chance to leverage their strengths to attract young talent.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

March 04, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Analysis: More Evidence That Spin-Offs Are Thriving

The combination of high end work, low overhead, and strong connections to clients and other lawyers could make spin-off law firms the sweet spot for the mid-market.

By Hank Grezlak

5 minute read

January 28, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Analysis: How Can Midsize Firms Survive and Thrive Amidst an Unprecedented War for Talent?

We're in the middle of a war for talent – and we're talking associates, not partners – the likes of which I've never seen in my 28-plus years…

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

January 14, 2022 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: 2022 Kicks Off With a Flurry of Mergers

There have been nearly a dozen combinations/mergers involving mid-market firms already, and there's reason to think we could see a lot more before the end of 2022.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

December 10, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: What's Driving the Uptick in Midsize Firm Mergers?

Succession issues, consolidation in the market and a tight talent market are driving midsize and small firms to merge.

By Hank Grezlak

5 minute read

October 29, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Reevaluating Real Estate Can Put Law Firms in a Tough Spot

Some might think it's a choice between cost savings v. culture. But if you look at all the dynamics at play right now, how firms approach their real estate footprint is much more nuanced right now.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

October 15, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Will Midsize Firms Capitalize On the Migration of Talent — Or Be Sunk By It?

There's a war for talent, and midsize firms are vulnerable. Other than flexibility, what can they do to help retain talent?

By Hank Grezlak

7 minute read

September 17, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Behind All Those Rosy Financial Reports, How Are Things Looking for Midsize Firms?

Midsize firms, too, are benefiting from a flood of transactional work and litigation catch-up. But in a hot talent market, they should stay on their toes.

By Hank Grezlak

6 minute read

August 13, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Being Rigid About Office Returns Could Have Associates Walking

Recruiters say a number of lawyers are waiting to see how back-to-office policies play out -- and then they might be ready to move quickly.

By Hank Grezlak

5 minute read

August 06, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Recap: Litigators Thrived Despite Closed Courts

It looked bad for litigators when courts closed. But a number of issues related to the pandemic kept litigation departments busy. What does the near future hold?

By Hank Grezlak

4 minute read