law firm knowledge management
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Knowledge Management in Law Firms
Barriers and Strategies
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Law Firms
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Law Firms
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Barriers at the Firm
• Don’t fix if it ain’t broke
– Billable hours– KM = IT– Law firm Culture
How would KM add value to the firm?
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Law Firm Economics
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Law Firm Culture
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Strategies for Success
• Change the basis of charging clients
» Increase hourly rate» Fixed price
• Increase efficiency of non-billable tasks
» Reduce need for support services
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Strategies for Success
• To change the culture….
» Understand the power of language» Base your case on authorities» Be open to criticisms» Partners must champion the project» Involve lawyers in decision making
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The New Law Firm