In this episode, recorded live at the Canadian Legal Summit, Faren Bogach of Construct Legal and Paul Saunders of Stewart McKelvey join moderator Jacquelyn Stevens to dissect how law firm compensation models are evolving under pressure from clients and shifting lawyer expectations. The panellists share firsthand experiences overhauling traditional pay structures, from Construct Legal’s radically transparent profit-sharing approach to Stewart McKelvey’s strategic, metrics-driven overhaul. They reveal how these changes have impacted recruitment, retention, collaboration, and firm culture, offering candid insights into what works – and what doesn’t – when law firms challenge the status quo on compensation.
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In this episode, recorded live at the Canadian Legal Summit, Faren Bogach of Construct Legal and Paul Saunders of Stewart McKelvey join moderator Jacquelyn Stevens to dissect how law firm compensation models are evolving under pressure from clients and shifting lawyer expectations. The panellists share firsthand experiences overhauling traditional pay structures, from Construct Legal’s radically transparent profit-sharing approach to Stewart McKelvey’s strategic, metrics-driven overhaul. They reveal how these changes have impacted recruitment, retention, collaboration, and firm culture, offering candid insights into what works – and what doesn’t – when law firms challenge the status quo on compensation.
Mark Longo on leading Osler's growth in technology law in Vancouver
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2 months ago
Mark Longo on leading Osler's growth in technology law in Vancouver
Mark Longo – managing partner of Osler’s Vancouver office and co-chair of the firm’s emerging and high-growth companies group – discusses the remarkable evolution of British Columbia’s technology sector. Longo shares insights on the rise of unicorn companies, the shifting legal landscape, and how Osler is adapting to meet the changing needs of tech clients in a fast-paced, increasingly global market.
CL Talk
In this episode, recorded live at the Canadian Legal Summit, Faren Bogach of Construct Legal and Paul Saunders of Stewart McKelvey join moderator Jacquelyn Stevens to dissect how law firm compensation models are evolving under pressure from clients and shifting lawyer expectations. The panellists share firsthand experiences overhauling traditional pay structures, from Construct Legal’s radically transparent profit-sharing approach to Stewart McKelvey’s strategic, metrics-driven overhaul. They reveal how these changes have impacted recruitment, retention, collaboration, and firm culture, offering candid insights into what works – and what doesn’t – when law firms challenge the status quo on compensation.
