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In both law firms and other businesses, the conversation around
organisational diversity is in many ways more fervent, active, and
engaged than ever before. Prominent figures in the profession make
bold declarations about their belief in the positive contribution
increased diversity brings, and firm websites are not considered
complete without a visible commitment to improve their inclusivity.
It would seem that everyone is aware of the problem, and is
vociferous about their attempts to tackle it. However, the numbers
show that the needle is barely moving. The legal profession appears
to be stuck at the point of discussion, and the measures that have
thus far been implemented - which typically include token changes
in company policy and written charters and agreements - can more
resemble posturing than steps to achieve real change. The
challenge, then, for any law firm which recognizes that diversity
is a force for innovation and seeks to genuinely make a change, is
finding those actions that do make an obvious and measurable
difference. What can be done, and where does one find the practical
advice needed to instigate the change? Packed with constructive
guidance and compelling insight from industry experts and thought
leaders, The Diversity Agenda: Lessons and Guidance from the Legal
Profession seeks to provide the answer to these questions. Moving
past the identification of an obvious problem, this book will
instead offer effective solutions to those endeavoring to maximize
their firm's potential through the benefits diversification can
bring. The Diversity Agenda: Lessons and Guidance from the Legal
Profession aims to supply a unique perspective from authors who
have experienced institutional challenges and obstacles, providing
proactive steps to take in order to negotiate them. Expert advice
is also supplemented by real-world examples of pragmatic, effective
and award-winning diversity initiatives that are being pioneered by
both international and regional law firms.
The convergence of changes in the legal landscape - wider economic
pressures, the growing implementation of legal technologies, the
disrupting influence of alternative service providers and their
competitive pricing offerings - mean that the corporatization of
the law firm is well underway. The "business of law" is now more of
a priority than ever before, with procurement and pricing
professionals playing increasingly significant roles within firms
and a growing focus towards the measurement and analysis of profit,
rather than simply its generation, becoming apparent. With this
becoming common practice, it is now essential for those at the helm
of their firm's profitability to take a deep dive into its real
fundamentals. The Future of Profitability Models and Analysis for
Law Firms provides this kind of comprehensive exploration into the
recent and revolutionary approaches firms are adopting in their
pursuit of greater returns in this current period of renaissance
for the law. Featuring contributions from field experts and thought
leaders - including pricing directors, chief financial officers,
and management consultants - combines trendspotting, exploratory
intelligence with case studies and real-world examples of best
practice to act as a launchpad for application and instruction.
The world of data, analytics, and technology is relatively
unexplored in the legal arena, due to the traditionally
conservative and risk-averse nature of the legal environment.
However, we are approaching a reality in which data is the most
precious resource of practically every single organization. Law
firms should be no different. The buzz around intelligence
functions and initiatives places constant emphasis on their
immediate necessity; the narrative runs that firms need to invest
both time and resources into their own competitive and business
intelligence efforts, and complementing technologies and tools, to
avoid being left behind. The fact that these disciplines are in
their infancy - with their very definitions in flux and varying
between different practices - does not make it any easier. The
goalposts are constantly moving, and it is common for multiple BI
and CI initiatives and practices to be distributed across the
breadth of the firm, from the marketing and finance departments to
the library. The challenge, then, when attempting to build robust
intelligence functions within a law firm is not only to mature
these efforts but also to facilitate collaboration and ensure they
are centralized. The ABCs: Integrating artificial, business and
competitive intelligence in the modern law firm acts as a practical
roadmap for how to achieve exactly that, taking a deep dive into
the developing disciplines of AI, BI, and CI and their potential
synergies, featuring expert contributions from industry leaders
covering a wide range of the most pressing issues - from how to
make business development processes more systemic utilizing AI
technologies, to real-world examples of competitive intelligence
initiatives and their lifecycle.
The European Union Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive is the
most sweeping AML legislation ever to have been introduced in
Europe. It aims to strengthen the existing rules, prioritising the
fight against tax avoidance, money laundering and terrorism
financing by reinforcing the necessity of measures such as risk
assessments, setting clear requirements about beneficial ownership,
and expanding the definition of a politically exposed person. This
second edition of Anti-money Laundering Compliance for Law Firms is
intended as both handbook and guide, advising on practical
implementation of the Directive's mandates and assisting European
law firms in remaining compliant. It will also act as a
best-practice toolkit for firms practising beyond Europe. Featuring
contributions from a range of experts in the field - from
barristers specialising in financial crime to compliance experts
and consultants - this timely publication provides the latest
intelligence on successful adherence to the Fourth Directive, along
with an anticipatory exploration into the possible effects of the
upcoming Fifth Directive and changes within the regulatory
landscape.
We live in an information age. In both our personal and
professional lives, we are consistently bombarded with data in
various forms; through our interactions with technologies in our
homes and workplaces, we are also constantly generating data.
Information has arguably become the most valuable resource of all
businesses. With the right data - and the appropriate tools for
gathering and processing it - the key to success for any
organization seems to be within easy reach. When correctly
utilized, data analytics can contribute to the construction of
meaningful information patterns, identifying opportunities to boost
profitability, and improve product quality and service delivery.
However, the essential problem lies in the sheer quantity of
available data. With such a tsunami of information, it can be
difficult to know where to start. This book aims to be a starting
point for implementation.
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