Innovation. How to go about it, what it can do for your business - what even is it? Can innovation be applied in the legal environment? Such is the interest and appetite for legal innovation that, in the last 18 months, ARK has published over a dozen titles with innovation in their remit, covering everything from knowledge management to pricing, from marketing to recruitment, and everything in between. This compilation deep-dives into the key areas that drive innovation forward in the legal profession, combining the views and experiences of 14 leaders in their fields.

Since the economic downturn law firms that once saw growth as easy and inevitable are finding that the only way to achieve this is now to wrest market share from the competition. There is no one "right" way to do this; some firms have opted for a determined policy of buying market share and recruiting lateral talent, while others rely on more organic growth. With contributions from a wide range of thought leaders and industry experts, Growth Strategies for the Modern Law Firm provides advice on a number growth options available, and shares practical guidance designed to help firm leaders to formulate and implement a profitable, sustainable growth strategy. Topics covered include: Aligning strategy, culture, and performance management with a growth agenda Utilizing a key relationship management program to retain and grow clients and referral sources Implementing listening programs to better serve clients, and create a platform for differentiation and growth Making cross-selling a cornerstone of growth strategies and firm culture Critical success factors that enable lateral hiring to be a key to client growth Creativity and innovations impact on growth strategies for legal departments Systematic programs for lawyer business development Organic growth strategies through focusing practice specialties Holistic approaches to improving client experience that drives client growth and much more...