How well do most law firms understand and address reputational risks? Last week, I referenced the extreme example of Dewey & LeBoeuf, a bankrupt global firm that ignored reputational risk to the point where it now serves as the profession’s poster child for what-not-to-do.
This week, I’ll be more constructive. Read more →
*This post was originally published on slaw.ca.
Law firm governance is rarely considered a topic worthy of a “60 Minutes” investigation. This might not be the case for long.
I’ve been tracking the fallout from the demise of Dewey & Leboeuf, a legendary (now bankrupt) global law firm that allegedly veered so far away from sound governance that several members of its executive team are now facing criminal charges and civil suits. Read more →