The World of Law: Business as (Un)usual

A Fresh Perspective

Just like our planet, the world of law goes through climatic changes.  In 2009, we recognized that the legal climate changed.  The billable hour and the dominance of large law firms have been questioned.  Contract lawyers, legal outsourcing, e-discovery, and a host of other developments have been the topics of discussion at CLE presentations and in conference rooms all over the world.

The future will belong to those lawyers who thrive by staying out of their comfort zones through innovation. This blog site is a labor of love by the men and women of Atlas Legal Research, L.P.  Our dedication to the law and the legal profession has emboldened us to open this forum in an effort to help all lawyers embrace innovation and adaptation and, thereby, become better and stronger advocates.

History tells us that innovation and adaptation will win.

Humanity’s beginnings

How did modern humans defeat Neanderthals in the race for survival?  According to scientists on the History Channel, National Geographic, and other sources, modern humans had a special advantage over their more muscular counterparts.  Not everyone agrees with the idea of evolution, but the concepts that emerge from the argument are fascinating when viewed from a 21^st Century prism.

In the human vs. Neanderthal context, we were not physically stronger than Neanderthals. They were bigger and more powerful.  Our brains were not necessarily larger.  They were of roughly equal size.  However, our brains functioned in a manner that allowed us to shape our environment by creating superior tools.  Through those tools, we were able to live in a variety of climates and thrive.  In short, modern humans were able to adapt better than Neanderthals. Our instincts were sharper and gave us the ability to innovate. Since then, that ability has led to humans becoming the dominant species on planet earth.

What This Blog Will Deliver to YOU

Our modern human ancestors prevailed through adaptation.  Arguably, adaptation will determine the winners and losers in the legal profession as well.  In this forum, we will examine the legal profession from every angle we can fathom.  We hope to provide a fertile ground for discussing innovation and adaptation so that, as lawyers, we can all thrive long enough to continue serving our clients and our society.

Welcome to Legalinstincts.com, the official blog site of Atlas Legal Research, L.P. (www.atlaslegal.com).  By sharing stories and experiences, we hope to push the envelope of legal innovation.  Let the adventure begin!