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How 25 Client Industries are Impacted & 5 Things You Can Do About It Right Now

Only 15 to 20 industries account for 85% of US legal spending. Of the more than 1500 industries identified by the US Government, a small number will have an enormous impact on law firms. The same proportionality is true for law firm revenue. The typical law firm with more than…

Michael RynowecerApril 15, 2020

The Mad Clientist

Kirkland Crushes $4 billion, What They Do and How They Do It

“I don’t know what their (Kirkland & Ellis) system is, but every partner I meet falls all over themselves to outdo the other in client service and make things happen for us. It’s kind of amazing. I love it.” Managing Director, Large Private Equity Fund Think of the implications, a…

Michael RynowecerApril 8, 2020

The Mad Clientist

The Lost Secrets Behind Latham and Kirkland’s Success

There is more to this story than meets the eye. Latham’s largest clients use an average of 21 of the firm’s offices. This doesn’t happen by accident. Kirkland didn’t close almost 10 deals a week last year through luck. The success of these firms is based on foundational skills, strong…

Michael RynowecerMarch 13, 2019