This year will see big data approaches to win / loss rates,
lawyer performance by jurisdiction, case type, cost and just about any other measurable factor.
Other examples could include easy access to
lawyer performance analytics developed by a third party simply by clicking the lawyer name in a published version of a case.
In a previous posting in this blog, we pointed out how an «eat what you kill» system of partner compensation can introduce toxic elements into a law firm, which frequently counteract any motivating effect
on lawyer performance.
Until then, how should Keith apply his advice to improving
lawyer performance in practice efficiency projects?
Lawyer Metrics, a U.S. consulting firm, compared the personality and behaviour traits of 300 rainmakers and client service partners at top American law firms
using lawyer performance and personality assessment data and interviews.
First, James Beckett, the CEO of Qualmet, predicts that, for the first time, «the status quo will forever be altered» because buyers of legal services will have access to meaningful, comparative and
lawyer performance data, allowing side - by - side comparisons.
This month, my co-author, Gregory Richter, partner and vice-president at Major Lindsey & Africa (MLA), joins me to explore how clients are starting to measure
lawyer performance transparently, just as performance in other fields is measured.
«Practice Boomers provides a high level of transparency that appeals to the CMO who wants to monitor progress and
track lawyer performance.»
Unfortunately, there are some instances in which you are unhappy with your Rhode Island personal
injury lawyer performance as your legal counsel in your case.
Start with an all - hands, carefully planned, clearly explained call to action by the firm's leaders that the firm is undertaking a change in how it
measures lawyer performance, and especially why it's making this change.
It would not be fair not admit that there are serious motivational issues related to a lack of
a lawyer performance or progression.
We live in a time where clients are steadily pursuing effective methods of measuring law firm and
lawyer performance.