From SHER
Older perspectives for people building legal teams and people deciding where their own expertise can go next.
Jul 7, 2026
In the current legal landscape, the "Post and Pray" method is officially dead. If you are a law firm partner or a hiring manager, you know exactly what I’m talking about. You post a job…
Jul 6, 2026
As we cross the halfway mark of 2026, the legal industry has moved past the "Great Reshuffle" and entered the era of Intentional Growth . For Law Firm Partners and Managing Directors,…
Jul 5, 2026
Scaling a law firm in 2026 isn’t the same game it was five years ago. Gone are the days of the "pyramid" growth strategy: hiring a fleet of junior associates and hoping the strongest…
Jul 4, 2026
The legal industry has reached a tipping point. For decades, law firm growth was tethered to a physical address. If you were a firm in Houston, you hired in Houston. If you were in New…
Jul 3, 2026
Is your firm growing, or is it just staying busy? As we cross the midpoint of 2026, the distinction between the two has never been sharper.
Jul 2, 2026
The legal industry in 2026 is no longer defined by the slow-moving, traditional structures of the past. As we move further into this decade, the gap between law firms that scale…
Jul 1, 2026
The first half of 2026 has been a whirlwind for the legal industry. As we cross the mid-year mark, one thing is certain: the "standard" ways of finding and retaining talent are no longer…
Jun 30, 2026
Scaling a law firm is a bit like performing surgery on a moving vehicle. You’re trying to expand your capacity, increase your revenue, and upgrade your infrastructure: all while…
Jun 29, 2026
As you look toward your firm’s 2026 expansion goals, you face a critical decision that will dictate your operational efficiency for years to come: how do you acquire the talent that will…
Jun 28, 2026
The Houston legal market is not just another regional hub; it is a global powerhouse. As we move through 2026, the city has solidified its position as the fourth-largest legal market in…
Jun 27, 2026
Is your law firm’s growth stalled despite having half a dozen "partnerships" with legal recruitment firms? Are you seeing plenty of resumes but very few signatures?
Jun 26, 2026
For decades, the geographic boundaries of a law firm’s office were the boundaries of its potential. If you needed a high-level litigation associate or a specialized patent attorney, your…
Jun 25, 2026
Is your firm keeping pace with the 2026 market shift, or are you still relying on 2019 hiring tactics?
Jun 24, 2026
Is your firm limited by its zip code?
Jun 23, 2026
Is your firm caught in a cycle of "panic hiring"? You know the feeling: a key associate leaves, the workload spikes, and suddenly you’re scrambling to fill a seat with anyone who has a…
Jun 22, 2026
The legal industry is no longer "waiting" for the future. By mid-2026, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and remote talent has shifted from a novel experiment to the primary…
Jun 21, 2026
The legal landscape has shifted. If you are still insisting that every associate, paralegal, and support professional must be physically present in your office from 9-to-5, you aren’t…
Jun 20, 2026
Are you tired of seeing your firm’s hard-earned revenue swallowed by rising commercial rent, escalating local payroll taxes, and the "hidden" costs of an expanding physical office? You…