The past several years defied expectations for the legal industry, as the pandemic unfolded and 18 months of unexpected prosperity followed.
Next year is likely to tell a different story. As we head into 2023 amid the early stages of economic slowdown, it is no surprise the industry is again preparing for the worst while hoping for the best.
The industry is well-prepared for challenges ahead. Its leaders will be relatively cautious, but the best-run law firms and law departments will continue to invest in the future and prioritize development and retention of the talent they have worked so hard to recruit.
A recession of some sort has started in the legal industry and is likely to continue for some time. The good news is that law firm profits will likely remain steady across the board. Any market contractions are likely to be more geographically narrow than before.
In particular, Silicon Valley and New York City are seeing the impact of decreasing legal demand and historical growth from previous boom years. Tackling those challenges is never easy, but the impact on firms and law departments won’t be as great as the 2008-2009 recession, even where tech and capital markets play a large...
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