The current regulatory model is unnecessarily restrictive and prescriptive. It impedes achievement of the fundamental objectives of our profession.

Asked by Chris Wallace if he will accept the results of the election, Donald J. Trump says: “I have to see.”

Excited to join University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School's Future of the Profession's first virtual event, Reimagining Law Firms, tomorrow at 3:00 PM ET. Great panel; important subject. Join us! futureofthelegalprofession.org

Law firms should make the most of this unique moment as they prepare to resume "normal" operations. Now is the time truly to modernize. My blog post this week explores why this is so and what law firms should do. legalservicestoday.com/2020/07/law-fi…

Engaging on demand training in the nuts and bolts of actual law practice: my latest podcast, with Hotshot founder Ian & users from Harvard LS and Mofo legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-t… A new way to solve a chronic challenge.

Utah just adopted a reform which will enable meaningful innovation in legal service, increase access to justice, and give other states a model to follow. Hear the three people who made this happen on my latest podcast. legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-t…

In an important Op-ed this week, Justice Gorsuch and former Colorado Supreme Court Justice Kourlis made a clear and compelling case for reform of our restrictive rules that limit access to justice for our people. A must read for all state bar leaders. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

How will the "Connected Firm" help law firms address their critical objectives? Join my Intapp Virtual Connect Legal Keynote panel discussion on Oct. 27 at 9am PT to find out! Register here: intapp.com/connect/onepla…

Law firms will have an unprecedented chance to modernize when the pandemic subsides. Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind and I recorded a 3-part video series that explores why this moment is compelling and how to make the most of it. Check it out. intapp.com/you-are-here-w…

Major American law firms continue to struggle to achieve greater opportunity and inclusion for black lawyers. In my latest podcast David Wilkins and I examine why firms struggle and how they can do better. legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-t…

Andrew makes really important points in this post. Our outmoded regulatory system actually denies the majority of our people the legal service they need. The opposite of its stated purpose.

Successful operation during the pandemic will become a gateway for progress for the most thoughtful law firms. As 2021 began Bob Ambrogi and I discussed how law firms can achieve a competitive advantage by drawing on lessons learned in 2020. litera.com/litera-tv/epis…

We have lost a true leader with the passing of Deborah Rhode. She helped us all understand the role of law in the world, and our duty to help it do more and better. She leaves a great legacy in her writings, her students, and her inspiration for the pursuit of justice.

A moving piece on Prof Deborah Rhode, who passed away Jan 9th. To call her death "untimely" understates the sudden shock many of are feeling, with tennis games unplayed, articles left in draft, a movement - in part hers - underway but unfulfilled. lawyerwatch.wordpress.com/2021/01/12/in-…

Our final episode on Legal Talk Network examines how 2020 will change the future of legal service and the great guests and discussions we had together last year. Daniel B. Rodriguez Daniel W. Linna Jr. and I will podcast in 2021 from a new home. Stay tuned for an announcement. legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/law-t…

Our Legal Design Lab partnered with National League of Cities & 5 cities to work on #Eviction Prevention. Read all about our 2020 cohort work nlc.org/initiative/202… -- on doing cross-city #accesstojustice innovation to help renters at risk.

"We can do better" in legal service, the theme of a wide-ranging conversation I had with Lavinia Calvert & Deborah Farone in their podcast aired yesterday. Better service, better careers, better contribution to commerce and society. Take a listen. intapp.com/blog_posts/imp…

Here's what the debate over re-regulation of legal service looks like. Compare the Op-ed @z_demeola and I just wrote and the one to which it responds. Reform will enable legal service for everyone. The opposition seeks to prevent new competition. dailyjournal.com/articles/36196…

We MUST stop importing Russian energy & unleash our abundant natural resources to secure our energy independence, protect our allies, and put an end to Putin's brutal war. #BanRussianImports #StandWithUkraine

Most Americans don't have access to legal service.State bar rules are one of the reasons for this crisis.I recently wrote an essay in the Yale Law Journal to encourage state bars to thoughtfully reform their rules. yalelawjournal.org/forum/derelict…