Simplex updates

Highlights from The National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada The concept of a “positive work culture” and the practice of law have not traditionally gone together – with lawyers being notorious for having a poor, at best, work-life balance. The legal profession can be a pressure cooker, taking […]

Earlier this month, Martine Boucher participated in a panel discussion hosted by the ACC Alberta Chapter on the topic of “Managing Legal Spend: Demonstrating legal value in a changing landscape”. The event also featured the launch of the Thomson Reuters Institute 2023 Canadian Legal Market Update, a new report based on interviews with 272 in-house lawyers […]

As we navigate getting back into our usual rhythm of work, legal departments continue to face a difficult challenge. In many instances, workflow has spiked above pre-pandemic levels, but most legal departments are unable to make permanent hires and remain under the budget pressure that existed during the pandemic. As a result, legal departments are […]

Tricia Chrzanowski, Associate Managing Partner at Simplex Legal LLP, spoke at the recent Canadian Legal Innovation Forum in Toronto on May 5 on the growth and the evolving role of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) in the Canadian legal market. The panel discussed how ALSPs are delivering legal expertise through better responsiveness, empowering people, and […]