Big Law's hybrid future will rely on honor system, for now

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Some law firms have gotten creative in bringing lawyers back into the office after more than a year of remote work, with approaches ranging from dedicated days to expectations that attorneys will spend 'the majority' of their time at the office.

Leaders and consultants emphasize flexibility, not tracking

Starting on Sept. 9, Sanford's 50-lawyer, plaintiffs'-side employment firm is requiring managing partners, staff, and less-experienced attorneys to be present on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, as well as either Monday or Friday of that week. Experienced attorneys have to be in the office at least two or three days a week, including Wednesdays, which are mandatory.

"We believe our people are professionals. We are encouraging them to be in the office and telling them, look, your job requires you to be in the office," Schmidt said. "But we don't necessarily need to tell you what your office hours are, how often you need to be in the office." Most law firms will take a similar approach initially, said Zeughauser Group consultant Kent Zimmermann, adding that firms are trying to balance the benefits of remote and in-person work while operating in an intensely competitive lateral market.

 

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