Truth # 2: Having
the right law firm culture is critical for KM success: If a firm has low levels of sharing or trust, KM initiatives — by definition — are less likely to succeed.
Not exact matches
There might not be a large Hispanic
culture in your
law firm's service area
right now but statistically, many of your future clients will be Spanish - speaking individuals.
«There is a near linear relationship between the knowledge a
law firm has about a client — its business, risk appetite and
culture — and the quality of the service and advice the
firm is able to provide,» says Bjarne Tellmann, general counsel at Pearson (pictured
right).
John Ruggie, UN Secretary - General's Special Representative for Business and Human
Rights, has announced a study involving 15 corporate law firms from around the world «to identify whether and how national corporate law principles and practices currently foster corporate cultures respectful of human rights.&
Rights, has announced a study involving 15 corporate
law firms from around the world «to identify whether and how national corporate
law principles and practices currently foster corporate
cultures respectful of human
rights.&
rights.»
Temperament tests can help lawyers and
firms identify which
law students and attorneys fit with a particular corporate
culture, whether they're practicing in the
right specialty or are matched with suitable mentors and clients.
The service gives
law firms confidence that a potential hire is the
right fit for their business and
culture, minimising recruitment risk.
«I joined Thompson Hine
right out of Columbia
Law School 24 years ago because I was attracted to the sophisticated, challenging work in the
firm, as well as the collegial
culture of its lawyers — a unique combination,» said Lamb.
- 26 January 2009 - Fifteen leading corporate
law firms from around the world will participate in a UN-led effort to identify whether and how national corporate
law principles and practices currently foster corporate
cultures respectful of human
rights.
By creating a
culture of innovation and continuous improvement, improving processes, getting the
right people doing the
right tasks, becoming data driven, and embracing technology,
law firms can improve work quality and obtain better substantive outcomes.