Private Practice Leadership Roundtable

Finnegan Managing Partner, Anand Sharma, participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by Intellectual Asset Management. The roundtable panel, consisting of managing partners and IP heads from top-ranked law firms, convened to discuss the balancing act of running a law firm and skills needed to adapt to the changing legal climate. Anand discussed how the leadership role has recently evolved and how he has adapted business operations to cultivate meaningful client relationships despite the challenges faced in the COVID-19 pandemic. He said:

“In the past, some of the biggest issues firms faced were related to new associate classes, productivity, raising rates, who makes partner, and creating and maintaining client relationships. These days, such areas are only part of the planning that goes into maintaining a healthy firm. We need to make sure we’re offering a holistic client experience while maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment for our employees, all the while recruiting and retaining top diverse talent. Our clients are savvy, and they know that if we don’t offer our best in every aspect of service – diverse teams, successful results, creative billing arrangements and billing consistency – they will find a firm that does. Our jobs have never been more service-oriented than they are now.”

IAM also highlighted Finnegan’s diversity initiative and how the firm’s inclusive recruiting efforts have led to a greater diversity of viewpoints and representation at the firm. Finnegan’s approach includes recruiting beyond schools that have traditionally been considered the top-tier law schools. This provides opportunities for students who may not have had the same educational opportunities but who offer distinct and diverse perspectives.

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