Business Development

Legal services provider 8am and NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers announce partnership

Coming soon to the Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers: the 8am Club. The legal services provider announced in a joint statement with the team on Thursday that it will be the official professional services partner of the Buccaneers, and it will receive naming rights for one of the stadium's two premium lounge seating sections.

Apr 2, 2026 12:27 PM CDT

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.

Apr 2, 2026 11:26 AM CDT

Rethinking the Legal Talent Pipeline: Why convenience is costing firms opportunity

I spend my days thinking about talent. Not in the abstract and not as a talking point but in the very real sense of who gets hired, who advances, who quietly exits and why. Over the years, I have watched law firms wrestle with the same questions again and again: how to identify excellence, how to remain competitive, and how to adapt to a workforce that looks and thinks differently from what it was even a decade ago.

Apr 1, 2026 12:18 PM CDT

BigLaw’s share of litigation funding dropped in 2025

Even as funders experienced a rebound in capital commitments to new deals, BigLaw firms are making less use of third-party commercial litigation, according to an industry report.

Mar 26, 2026 9:38 AM CDT

Legal’s weakest link? Proactively securing your third-party ecosystem; here’s how to address it

Law firms and legal departments require heightened data privacy and cybersecurity risk policies because of the wealth of privileged, confidential and regulated information—including personal data, trade secrets, financial data, employee information and intellectual property they control. To mitigate risks, legal professionals must elevate their security strategy to a risk-driven approach.

Mar 3, 2026 8:04 AM CST

The one question every mentor, coach and boss should be asking

Embodying the notions of professionalism is important to long-term success. Be formal but not unfriendly. Friendly but not informal. Efficient but also effective. Zealous but also reasonable. Inquisitive but not annoying. Confident but also humble. Driven but not fanatical. Autonomous but also collaborative. Firm but also flexible.

Feb 25, 2026 7:05 AM CST

BigLaw sees opportunity to support trillion-dollar data centers

The recent proliferation of new trillion-dollar data centers is bringing big business to BigLaw firms.

Feb 20, 2026 11:09 AM CST

Expanded 8am LawPay will connect financial and operational tasks

Professional business platform 8am is expanding its payment platform into a complete financial management workspace.

Feb 12, 2026 8:45 AM CST

How to Pivot Your Career: Transitioning from a federal prosecutor to private practice

For nearly 15 years, my identity was intertwined with my professional role as a public servant. I worked as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Labor’s regional solicitor's office in Chicago, representing the government in OSHA, MSHA, wage and hour, whistleblower and ERISA matters.

Feb 9, 2026 2:21 PM CST

Are more clients turning to artificial intelligence for legal advice?

Lawyers who worry about artificial intelligence and its potential pitfalls are pointing to another problem—its increasing use by their clients.

Feb 9, 2026 9:48 AM CST

How important is operational intelligence in today’s AI-enabled corporate legal department?

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Matteo Pagani, the founder and CEO of Co-Flo Enterprise, an iManage strategic technology partner.

Jan 27, 2026 8:28 AM CST

The Curiosity Prompt: One question that reduces AI risk and improves lawyer competence

There is one technique this former BigLaw attorney teaches that consistently improves accuracy, reduces hallucinations, and helps lawyers stay firmly within their ethical boundaries regarding artificial intelligence. She calls it the Curiosity Prompt.

Jan 21, 2026 2:12 PM CST

The case for business development coaching

In the third season of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso, star striker Jamie Tartt wants to reclaim his place as the best player on the pitch. He doesn’t know exactly what he needs, only that it’s something more than what even the best teamwide coaching—and the world’s most enthusiastic head coach—can deliver. Determined to push his development further, he asks assistant coach and former star Roy Kent to coach him individually.

Jan 20, 2026 9:33 AM CST

Law firm profits might start to drop this year, new report says

Law firm profits could decrease in 2026, industry analysts warn in a new report, according to Law.com.

Jan 8, 2026 1:50 PM CST

Legal leaders shoulder more stress, new survey shows

Think you’re stressed out? Your senior leaders probably have you beat.

Dec 18, 2025 10:15 AM CST