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What do law leaders need to understand in order to be successful in 2025?

July 23, 2026
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The question of what legal clients really want — high levels of service, quickly and at a low cost — has become a more difficult equation to solve, as generative AI, which seems poised to disrupt how legal services are delivered and valued, adds another level of complexity to the picture. Armed with the findings of the Thomson Reuters Institute's 2025 Report on the State of the US Legal Market , our industry experts can offer some guidance to those legal leaders looking for an assist.

What do law leaders need to understand to be successful in2025? In this episode of Clarity, experts from Thomson Reuters, Baker McKenzie,and Jackson Lewis discuss key findings from the 2025 Report on the State of theUS Legal Market and what they mean for law firm leaders. The conversationexplores why 2024 was such a strong year for the legal industry, the factorsdriving growth, and whether that momentum can continue into 2025. Drawing onreal-world experience, the panel examines demand trends, pricing pressures,profitability, and the changing expectations of legal clients.

A central theme throughout the discussion is the growingimpact of generative AI. The panel considers how AI is reshaping law firmbusiness models, pricing strategies, talent structures, and technologyinvestments. They also look ahead to what 2025 may bring, including shifts inthe billable hour model, evolving workforce expectations, and the opportunitiesavailable to firms that embrace innovation and adapt quickly to changing marketconditions.

3 reasons to listen: 

1. Understand the key findings from the 2025 Stateof the US Legal Market report and what they mean for law firm performance,demand, and profitability.

2. Hear how industry leaders are thinking aboutgenerative AI, including its impact on pricing, productivity, talent, and firmoperations.

3. Gain practical insights into the challenges andopportunities ahead in 2025, from client expectations and alternative feearrangements to technology investment and competitive strategy.

Listen now for the legal market insights every law firm leader should be paying attention to.

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