Interview With Jamie Solomons
My journey into the legal profession began when I felt it was time to look for a job. I was quite open-minded when considering different vocations. I took an internship at Asserson to get a feel for what a career as a solicitor (the English equivalent of a lawyer) would be like. I found the work interesting and engaging and decided that law was the profession I wanted to pursue, so I applied for a training contract.
Interview With Michael Soumas
I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael to discuss his journey to GT, his experience making Aliyah, and his insights for lawyers abroad considering the move. In the interview that follows, he shares his perspective on adapting to a new cultural environment, transitioning into a different practice area, and the professional and personal growth that came with building his career in Israel.
From Billable Hours to AI: The Future of Legal Billing and Firm Economics
According to Benjamin Franklin, only two things are certain: Death and taxes. According to the legal industry, one thing is certain, too: Law firms operate upon the structure of billable hours, or so the legal industry once assumed. Going back to the 1960’s, attorneys have historically charged clients an agreed upon rate based on the cumulative hours spent on a project.
The Business of Law: Building Client-Centric Practices for Success in the 21st Century
Aristotle once said that “The law is reason free from passion.” In the 21st century, however, the law is also a business. To thrive in an unpredictable, competitive market, lawyers must do more than rely on their training.
