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T
he legal profession
is facing a period
of profound
transformation.
Not since the waves of digital
disruption and regulatory
reform have law firms and legal
departments encountered this
level of change that demands not
just passive adaptation, but active,
intentional transformation. For
law firm and legal department
leaders, the imperative is clear:
own the change; guide the
journey; and equip your teams for
next steps.
But how should legal leaders
approach such large-scale
transformation? What skills
and tools do they need to
not only keep pace with a
changing industry, but also turn
transformation into a strategic
advantage? Based on recent
industry insights and leadership
conversations, this article explores
three fundamentals for legal
professionals who aspire to be
champions of transformation:
OWNING
ORGANIZATIONAL
AND PROFESSIONAL
TRANSFORMATION
IN THE LEGAL
INDUSTRY
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