In an unusual development, Jones Day has announced that their new Partner-In-Charge of Australia will be leading the team from Los Angeles. The role has been assigned to trial lawyer Christopher Lovrien. Given the geographical distance, the appointment has raised brows in the industry and would surely be followed closely by professionals worldwide.
This recent move challenges traditional norms suggesting that leaders should be locally-based, ushering in a new era of remote leadership. As law firms reckon with the pandemic-inspired shifts toward remote work, the effectiveness of Lovrien’s remote leadership amidst different timezones will likely offer valuable insights for firms considering similar arrangements.
The details of this development and its potential impact on global law firms are discussed in this New Jersey Law Journal Article. However, due to paywall restrictions, only partial information is accessible without a subscription.