International law firms Sullivan & Worcester LLP and Kobre & Kim LLP, among others with operations in Israel, have reported their personnel are safe and have shifted to remote work in light of Israel’s current conflict with Hamas.
Despite the turbulent conditions, these law firms are upholding commitments to their clients and the broader legal process by maintaining business continuity. The model of remote work is not unique to this unfortunate situation, and has been implemented extensively during recent global crises, notably the Covid-19 pandemic.
The firms’ representatives have confirmed their personnel’s safety during the ongoing struggle in the Middle Eastern country. Legal services continue to be delivered effectively courtesy of digital innovations that have transformed the industry. This is not the first time law firms globally have had to fast-track their digital transformation to cope with a crisis. However, the scene of a large-scale conflict adds a unique humanitarian dimension to this transition.
In these difficult times, the paramount concern remains the safety of personnel, alongside the uninterrupted delivery of legal services. By employing remote work strategies, Sullivan & Worcester and Kobre & Kim are demonstrating how adaptive and resilient legal services can be, even amid an international conflict.
Additional details on the firms’ operations and contingencies during this period can be found in this
Law360 article.