Insights

2025 Review — 2026 Preview

My 2025 Review is a collection of legal market strategy columns and commentaries, and interviews and speaking engagements as well as a Preview of 2026.

Top Western Canadian Law Firms 2025-26

Top Western Canadian Law Firms 2025-26 recognizes exceptional law firms in Canada’s western regions. As a proud Canadian and subject matter expert, I contribute legal market insight.

Artificial intelligence, pricing, and transience of the legal service sector’s workforce will cause the traditional law firm pyramid structure to rollover like an upending iceberg, and by 2030, global legal services will operate much differently than they do now.

Lawyers and Polar Bears

The International Bar Association Conference at which I am speaking coincides with Polar Bear Week. Professionally, I’m allied with the former; personally, I’m passionate about the latter. Lawyers and polar bears — yes, there’s probably a joke in there somewhere.

Succession Planning Done Right — Video

“Succession Planning Done Right” now available on YouTube provides objectives, strategies, and tactics for lawyer succession to prepare and preserve professional, personal, and client relationships.

The Legal Market Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Business Development, and Measurable Growth

Artificial intelligence is impacting how lawyers market themselves and grow their practice. However, it’s wise to first consider if and how AI tactics can fulfill business development strategies that convert to achieving a measurable growth objective.

A Personal Tribute to a Polar Bear — A Memorial

A memorial to Inukshuk, a polar bear who touched my heart and changed my life. His spirit lives on in his progeny and the memories of those who will love him always.

2025 Legal Conference Speaking Engagements

Fall is the traditional season for legal conferences and speaking engagements in North American, and 2025 is no exception. I am speaking at a number of legal conferences from August to November.

Succession — It’s Not How You Start; It’s How You Finish

Succession is a critical component of business strategy that left undone can lead to unfortunate outcomes. Act now, because it’s not how you start; it’s how you finish.

AI Steals Trust When Enabled

The legal services sector is predicated on trust. Willfully enabling AI to hone its learning based on who and what you are is theft of the best of what makes you “you”.

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