by John Hellerman | Aug 14, 2014 | Disruption, John Hellerman, Law, Technology
In March, John Hellerman wrote a piece for Law360 in which he made this rather bold claim: “Consider the idea that in the near future, software could effectively replace lawyers. Despite all the thinking being done about the future of the law, I’ve yet to hear...
by John Hellerman | Aug 5, 2014 | Amanda Ferrari, Crisis, John Hellerman, Laterals, Law, Litigation, Marin Seifert, Reputation
Having a rival pick off a group of partners is never a welcome occurrence, but how a law firm handles such an event can help mitigate further damage. Skillful communication about such departures – both internal and external – is crucial. Watching colleagues depart en...
by John Hellerman | Jul 1, 2014 | Business Development, Content Marketing, Financial Services, John Hellerman, Law
In recent years, compensation at the nation’s largest law firms has been a fairly transparent matter. Above the Law reports enthusiastically—one could say obsessively—on associate compensation. Meanwhile, the American Lawyer releases one of the most closely watched...
by John Hellerman | Jun 12, 2014 | Branding, Content Marketing, John Hellerman, Laterals, Law
Recently, the Legal Times blog reported that Squire Sanders was losing four healthcare partners to competitor Jones Day. This news isn’t in itself particularly shocking—according to The American Lawyer’s 2014 Lateral Report, more than 2,500 partners in the US moved to...
by John Hellerman | Jun 10, 2014 | Branding, Business Development, Content Marketing, John Hellerman, Law
Levi Strauss has a great slogan: quality never goes out of style. It’s a fitting tagline for a brand that has been doing much the same thing since 1853, yet feels as relevant as ever today. It’s a reminder of the permanence of excellence, and the futility of chasing...
by John Hellerman | May 20, 2014 | Amanda Ferrari, Crisis, John Hellerman, Laterals, Law, Litigation, Marin Seifert, Reputation
Law firms and law schools have been having some difficult conversations lately: breakup conversations. As the legal job market continues to shrink, law firms and law schools have been faced with tough decisions about separating with attorneys and professors,...
