Resources

Profitability

Curated articles, White Papers, and books on billing, pricing, collections, and the metrics that drive firm profitability.
~ Cristina Gonzalez, Esq.

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Capital Partner | Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson
New York, NY
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Fairfax, VA
~ Heather L. Rosing, Esq.

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San Diego, CA
~ Lisa Ramsay Cole, Esq.

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President & Managing Shareholder | Lewis Thomason
Nashville, TN
~ Mark A.B. Carlson, Esq.

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Chief Growth Officer | Baker Donelson
Atlanta, GA
~ Kellie L. Howard, Esq.

The information sharing at the MPIEs is especially valuable.

Chief Executive Officer | Collins Einhorn Farrell PC
Southfield, MI
~ Eileen R. Fullerton, Esq.

My partner and I really enjoyed the conference and we look forward to attending again next year.

Managing Partner | Fullerton Beck LLP
White Plains, NY
~ Ms. Natasa Karambatsos

Connecting with other firm leaders, as it felt more like a ‘retreat’ than a ‘conference.’ Fantastic format allowed for great information and advice sharing.

Managing Partner | KRB Lawyers
Montreal, QC
~ Charles B. Jimerson, Esq.

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Jacksonville, FL
~ Linda Perez Clark, Esq.

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Managing Partner | Kean Miller
Baton Rouge, LA
~ Evan D. Schein, Esq.

ATL was a great time, and I really enjoyed the conference, as always.

~ Parker J. Lavin, Esq.

That was my first experience at the conference, and it was tremendously valuable.

Founding Member | Lavin Rindner Duffield LLC
St. Simons Island, GA
~ Whitney Cunningham, Esq.

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Flagstaff, AZ
~ Russ Brown, Esq.

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Managing Partner | Brown Fox PLLC
Dallas, TX
~ Talon J. Powers, Esq.

The MPF Conference is always a great event. The MPIEs and Workshops were really good this year.

~ William O. London, Esq.

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Irvine, CA
~ Eileen M. Letts, Esq.

The program topics are timely and well presented. Every time I attend, I learn something new.

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Chicago, IL
~ Ms. Lisa Armstrong

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Kitchener, ON
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Asheville, NC
~ Robert A. Young, Esq.

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Managing Partner | English Lucas Priest Owsley
Bowling Green, KY
~ Marc D. Chapman, Esq.

This is my 12th or 13th time attending, and it’s always the best conference I attend every year.

President | Dean Mead
Orlando, FL
~ Wilbur E. Johnson, Esq.

The MPIEs are interesting, informative and very useful!

Partner | Clement Rivers, LLP
Charleston, SC
~ Jason P. Waguespack, Esq.

I look forward to this Conference every year. It really helps me to be a more effective firm leader.

Managing Director | Galloway Johnson
New Orleans, LA
~ Jason M. Casini, Esq.

MPF provides tremendous value and excellent resources. Great information. Great speakers. Great networking opportunities.

Past Managing Partner | Whitfield & Eddy Law
Des Moines, IA

Profitability

THE MOST PRESSING ISSUE, BY FAR

We recently asked 140 managing partners a very simple question: “What is your most pressing issue?” By far the #1 answer, with 55% of the vote, was “Improving Firm Profitability. “Few things in life make the firm’s partners happier. But that hasn’t been an easy thing to do in today’s economy.

The collection of resources we’ve assembled in this section provides proven strategies and tactics to improve your law firm’s long-term (and short-term) profitability.

2025 Bright Insight

Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield’s annual law firm benchmarking survey on office space usage and more. The 19-page report highlights:

Real Estate and Office Space Trends
The legal sector continues to lead office leasing, with firms signing record amounts of long-term, high-quality leases. Firms prioritize spaces that attract talent, foster collaboration, and share knowledge. New leases feature efficient layouts and modern amenities to meet changing workplace needs.

Hybrid Work and Legal Space Strategy

Law firms are emphasizing in-office work, with 56% expecting attorneys on-site at least three days a week. Offices remain vital for collaboration, relationship-building, mentorship, and productivity, with redesigned spaces supporting both focus work and teamwork.

Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Technology

AI adoption is growing, with 50% of firms using it and a third planning to implement it in the near future. AI is being applied to research, document management, and predictive analytics, boosting efficiency. Technology spending now accounts for 4% of revenue and is expected to rise, signaling the legal sector’s ongoing tech transformation.

Sector Outlook: Opportunities and Challenges

AmLaw 200 firms report strong growth and have optimistic expectations for the near future. Larger firms have a focus on expansion through tech and talent acquisition. Flexibility, pay, and mentorship are key to attracting associates.

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WHITE PAPERS

The Impact of Generative AI on the Billable Hour

Perplexity

According to Tony DeSimone, our MPF resident guru on all things Generative AI, the top AI Chatbots dominating the market are:

  • ChatGPT – 60% market share
  • Microsoft Co-Pilot – 14%
  • Google Gemini – 13%
  • Perplexity – 6% (and growing fast)

Click here for more details. But how is Generative AI impacting the traditional law firm billable hour? Our MPF Featured Article explores this very question with a detailed response from Perplexity AI.

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ARTICLES

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