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Williams Lea is proud to be a Silver Partner of the 18th Managing Partners Forum, taking place on February 27 and 28. This premier event brings together legal industry leaders to explore cutting-edge topics like AI-driven innovation, generational workplace trends, and cyber resilience. Maree Connell, Williams Lea Director, looks forward to collaborating with peers to shape the future of law. Learn more about the event ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q036VTyx0 #WilliamsLea #ManagingPartnersForum #LegalLeaders #LegalInnovation

Our Hong Kong team rang in the Lunar New Year with an electrifying Lion Dance tradition 🦁 This vibrant display symbolizes the energy and prosperity we're bringing to 2025. Watch how Team Williams Lea honors local heritage while strengthening our global community. Wishing our partners and colleagues abundance and success in the Year of the Snake!🐍✨ #WilliamsLea #LunarNewYear

Event alert: Sandpiper Partners’ 18th Annual Leading Law Firms Conference is where transformative strategies are forged. Panelists, including Williams Lea’s CRO Hillary McNally, won’t just be talking about trends, they’ll be tackling law firms’ pressing priorities: 🔥 Agile leadership – Navigating political volatility and economic ambiguity with crisis stewardship frameworks 🤖 AI at scale – Moving beyond pilots and learning how AmLaw 50 firms are deploying AI to boost margins and client outcomes simultaneously ⚖️ Talent warfare – Exploring retention with data-driven hybrid models that satisfy Gen Z associates and equity partners Register now to secure your spot >> https://hubs.la/Q036nS_n0 #WilliamsLea #SandpiperPartners #AIinLaw #LawFirmLeadership #LegalTech

🔎 Key insights from Williams Lea's first Legal Operations and Administration Forum (LOAF) of 2025. Law firms are reshaping their futures by: 🔹 Designing offices around employee rhythms, or "the beat" (not rigid routines) 🔹 Building centralized, tech-enabled support teams with target lawyer-to-staff ratios as high as 8:1 🔹 Solving the "Friday gap" with purpose- and experience-driven spaces Huge thanks to our guest speakers from Claremont, and to Shoosmiths London for hosting the event. Dive into the full key takeaways ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q035Wgc00 #WilliamsLea #LOAF #LegalOps #FutureofWork #LegalSupportServices #LawFirmInnovation

🚨 Williams Lea's new research reveals a perception gap in investment banking: While 36% of Junior Bankers say administrative overload consumes their time, only 25% of Managing Directors recognize this daily challenge. This gap impacts productivity, morale, and retention. Junior Bankers spend a lot of their time on tasks like data entry and pitchbook prep—work that could be automated or delegated. Why it matters: 📑 Heavy administrative workloads correlate with burnout and turnover 🏢 Firms risk losing talent to competitors prioritizing efficiency tools 🌱 Bridging this gap unlocks strategic potential for junior teams Download the full report to learn more ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q035CjRK0 #WilliamsLea #InvestmentBanking #OperationalEfficiency #Dealmaking #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #JuniorBankers #PresentationSupport #PitchbookCreation #TalentRetention

Can law firms keep pace with AI’s legal revolution? Key insights from the recent Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCGs) Roundtable – where Williams Lea’s Joe McSpadden contributed as a featured panelist – revealed how forward-thinking firms are transforming these guidelines into strategic advantages: 💡 Collaborative frameworks now trump static checklists, with clients prioritizing law firms that embed legal ops alignment and proactive risk dialogues 🔐 AI governance emerges as non-negotiable, blending closed-system safeguards with client transparency to maintain trust in GenAI adoption 🗂️ Conflict management shifts from reactive audits to AI-enhanced databases and ethical guardrails that preempt disputes OCGs are evolving into living partnerships, and law firms that treat them as innovative blueprints will dominate the new legal landscape ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q035pw8J0 #WilliamsLea #OutsideCounselGuidelines #BillingCompliance #LegalInnovation #AIGovernance #LegalOps

🏃♂️ Heroes unite! Team Williams Lea APAC last month laced up their running shoes for UNICEF's HERO RUN - PoweRun. Our team members showcased their commitment to children's rights by participating in the half marathon, 10km, 5km and 3km fun run categories, joining thousands of runners to support UNICEF's global initiatives for children's health, education, and wellbeing. #WilliamsLea #UNICEF #HeroRun #TeamSpirit #CommunityService #RunForACause #BeyondBusiness

A new chapter begins: Today marks an exciting milestone, as Williams Lea has officially been acquired by RR Donnelley. As part of RRD’s Digital, Creative, and Business Services segment, we’ll leverage our combined strengths to deliver even more innovative, tech-driven solutions for financial, legal, and professional services firms worldwide. Join us in celebrating this next step forward! Read the press release ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q034TM3K0 #WilliamsLea #RRD #NewHorizons #Innovation

Tired of drowning in a sea of documents? AI is here to transform your document processing workflow. Discover how AI-powered tools can automate data extraction, streamline workflows, and provide valuable insights. Learn more about the benefits of AI in document processing and how to implement secure solutions on our blog ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q034KDdx0 #AI #documentprocessing #lawfirm #efficiency #datadriven

Wishing you a bountiful Year of the Snake, filled with good fortune, abundant opportunities, and vibrant energy! Happy Lunar New Year, from all of us at Williams Lea 🐍🧧 #LunarNewYear #YearoftheSnake