This joint post by Blaqwell and KMJD Consulting describes an article authored by our partners in the American Lawyer on the subject of law trends revealed by the Am Law 100 results for 2016.

When the Am Law 100 results for 2016 are issued later this month, we believe they will confirm several key trends. A small group of approximately 20 firms is widening its lead over all other firms and concentrating its share of Am Law 100 profits. For now, there are a couple dozen firms in the mid-tier between the leaders and the lower tier. Each year, though, the mid-tier becomes emptier and a wider gap opens between leaders and the rest. Some mid-tier firms join the leaders and most fall into the lower tier. Many related trends are also described in this post.

This joint post by Blaqwell and KMJD Consulting (Part 3 of a 3-part strategy series) explains how to flesh out a directional decision to grow deep into a detailed strategy.

This joint post by Blaqwell and KMJD Consulting (Part 2 of a 3-part strategy series) explains the available directional choices dictated by the current market for legal services: grow broadly or grow deep.

This joint post by Blaqwell and KMJD Consulting (Part 1 of a 3-part strategy series) explains that a strategy enables a firm to distinguish itself from competitors and pull ahead. Preparing a strategy requires a tough-minded assessment of the firm's strengths and weaknesses, a disciplined approach, difficult decisions and often the help of an outsider. Implementing the strategy can be even more challenging. But the pay-off can be great, and the alternatives may be attrition and ultimately absorption by another firm.