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What is an MSO law firm structure, exactly? An MSO law firm consists of  a split-entity structure designed to work around a state’s RPC Rule 5.4’s prohibition on nonlawyer ownership of law firms. In the typical law firm MSO structure, the attorneys retain full ownership of the legal practice: the … Read more »

Why law firms need secure document shredding Law firms handle some of the most sensitive information in any profession, including personally identifiable information (PII), financial records, medical details, and privileged communications. Protecting this information is a fundamental ethical and pro … Read more »

Why traditional law firm performance reviews fall short Annual performance reviews can be stale, vague, and a surprise to staff. Part of the problem comes down to cadence. Most law firm performance reviews still revolve around a single annual conversation, but performance doesn’t operate on a once … Read more »

Want the full data behind what’s working at the firms growing revenue with AI? Download Clio’s 2026 Legal Trends for Solo and Small Law Firms. Solo and small law firm AI adoption: Why revenue gains are lagging Day-to-day, the picture in most smaller firms is encouraging. The 2026 Legal Trends fo … Read more »

The real cost of turnover in mid-sized law firms The most difficult reality of law firm attrition is that it’s expensive. The American Bar Association estimates that employee turnover costs law firms between $200,000 and $500,000 per lawyer. That’s taking into account recruiting fees, onboarding … Read more »