As the Law Firm landscape continues to evolve, there’s a new debate afoot – should we prioritize working harder or working smarter? In a recently published column by Dan Packel on Law.com, the issue of law firm productivity takes center stage.
According to a December survey mentioned in the column, 60% of managing partners identified motivating their lawyers to work harder as their top priority for the upcoming year. This signifies a strong push towards increased work intensity within legal institutions.
However, there’s also a rising consideration for “better business”. Framing it as a rival to “more business”, Packel implies that law firms should potentially place greater emphasis on improving the quality, rather than only the quantity of their services. Yet, what exactly does “better business” entail for law firms remains a topic opened for further discussion and exploration.