Shifting norms within the legal industry have been a common point of contention, especially since the mass exodus to home offices precipitated by the pandemic in March 2020. Many suggestions for the future functioning of law firms have been proffered by experts in the field. The validity of these opinions are currently being put to the test in a series entitled ‘New Normal?’.
A key point in these conversations is the role of the physical office in law firm operations. Despite an extended period of remote working, which demonstrated that law firms can function outside a traditional office environment to some extent, the office remains to be an integral part of the law experience.
More discourse and insights on the changing landscape of law firm operations can be gleaned from a detailed piece on Law.com. The dynamics of this shift and further discussion of the trials and successes of the ‘New Normal?’ series are explored in this context.