In this episode of Leveraging Latitude, Taimur Ghaznavi, Head of Konexo US at Eversheds Sutherland, joins Alex Su and Tim Haley for a candid conversation on how legal departments and law firms are evolving their service delivery models to better meet today’s demands.

As costs rise, client expectations shift, and technology continues to advance, legal leaders are rethinking how work gets done—and what’s the right mix of people, process, and technology to do it. Taimur shares how law firms, ALSPs, and in-house teams are building client-aligned models that integrate embedded talent, smarter resourcing, and technology to deliver results.

Highlights from the episode include:

• Responding to the directive to “do more with less”
• Navigating the hype and practical realities of AI in legal
• The growing role of legal ops in driving efficiency and influence
• The role of flexible, business-minded talent in modern staffing
• How ecosystem partnerships support client outcomes and agility

This conversation sets the stage for a deeper discussion at the upcoming Legal Value Network’s LVNx conference in Chicago, where Taimur, Tim, and two other legal leaders will explore how legal service models, talent, and technology are continuing to evolve.

Note: Taimur shares his personal views in this episode; his comments do not reflect the official positions of Konexo, Eversheds Sutherland, or their clients.

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Thinking about starting your own firm? This episode of Leveraging Latitude offers an unfiltered look at what it really takes to launch—and grow—a law firm.

Guest co-host Kyle Robisch joins Alex Su in welcoming Matt Margolis, whose career has spanned Big Law, in-house roles, legal tech, and now, Partner of his own firm, Margolis PLLC. Matt shares how he built a fast-growing practice by leveraging his in-house experience, building genuine relationships, and showing up consistently on social media.

The conversation dives into the nuts and bolts of starting up: how to find clients, the power of fractional legal work (both as a service provider and recipient), and why law firm owners shouldn’t fear asking their network for support. Plus, you’ll hear insights on scaling sustainably, developing operational processes, and how showcasing authentic personality on social media can actually be good for business.

It’s a candid, energetic, and often funny discussion about the business side of law, full of practical advice for attorneys who may be toying with the idea of going solo or simply looking to grow your legal practice more intentionally.

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Candice and Tim welcome back Paula Davis, former attorney, workplace well-being expert, and founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute. For over 15 years, Paula has been a trusted advisor to leaders, teams, and organizations, helping them make work better.

Paula returns to Leveraging Latitude to discuss her newest book, Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team. She breaks down the mindsets for legal leaders to foster engagement, prevent burnout, and build resilient teams—without sacrificing performance.

Together, Paula, Candice, and Tim unpack leadership topics such as:

• Building connected workplace cultures that unlock your team’s full potential.
• Why autonomy, belonging, and challenge are key to keeping legal teams engaged, and how to nurture these "ABC Needs" even in high-pressure environments.
• Creating sustainable workloads (it doesn’t mean working less).
• How legal leaders can help their teams connect to their work, fostering an environment where attorneys feel recognized, valued, and motivated.

With eye-opening insights from Paula’s research and practical strategies and advice, this episode is a must-listen for attorneys looking to lead with impact.

For more publications and resources by Paula Davis, visit her website: https://stressandresilience.com/lead-well/.

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