Introduction
Introduction
"In-House Legal Roundup: 2024 in Review" explores the evolving landscape of in-house legal practice.
This report offers a unique perspective from the Crafty Counsel Community, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the profession. Serving as a guide for navigating the dynamic world of in-house legal.
The report delves into topics such as the increasing adoption of AI and legal tech, the ongoing struggle to manage resource and time constraints, the frustration associated with contract management, the importance of effective prioritisation, and the growing emphasis on training and development. Moreover, it emphasises the significance of finding joy in legal work, showcasing positive experiences shared by in-house lawyers who have discovered ways to thrive despite the demanding nature of their profession.
Foreword from Pinsent Masons Vario
At Pinsent Masons Vario, we strongly believe in lawyers having health work/life balances, with time to pursue their passions outside of law, which is why partnering with Crafty Counsel makes so much sense to us. One way in which we build solutions for clients is through using freelance lawyers. Whether our freelancers are working directly for the client, or through our manged legal services, one thing remains consistent. Freelance lawyering allows our bench to pursue all kinds of passion projects outside of work – from yoga instructors to dog walking entrepreneurs to Olympians, we’re proud to be home to such a diverse group of legal professionals. We’re incredibly supportive of Crafty’s efforts to cultivate a positive and supportive community of lawyers.
David Halliwell
Partner, Pinsent Masons Vario
