Lorie Almon Discusses Defining Law Firm Success in Law360

Law360 featured Lorie Almon, chair and managing partner of Seyfarth, in its article, “How Today’s Law Firm Leaders Define Success.” The piece, published on May 8, 2026, examines how firm leaders are looking beyond traditional financial metrics to evaluate long‑term performance, sustainability, and client value. 

Almon emphasized the importance of aligning metrics with strategy and long‑term outcomes, noting:

"Metrics matter, but only insofar as they illuminate whether strategy is working effectively, to the benefit of both clients and legal talent. When firms focus on indicators that reinforce long-term judgment over short-term optics, the right results tend to follow."

She addressed the role of artificial intelligence in shaping future success, stressing that meaningful impact comes from deep integration rather than surface‑level adoption:

“Counting tools deployed or licenses issued doesn't tell you much. What matters is whether AI is embedded into how work actually gets done, and whether that value is being transferred to clients. Firms that engage in smart strategic design thinking, that look to provide previously unknowable insight and create tomorrow's best lawyers early are positioning themselves to deliver exceptional results and client value, not just more activity.”

The full article is available here.