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In this Law360 article by Aebra Coe, Lori Carpenter shares some insight on 2026 1st Quarter law firm merger activity.

 

"Operational pressures are huge for these small to midsize law firms," said Lori Carpenter, a long time recruiter for law firms of all sizes and in-house counsel, based in Pittsburgh.

"Costs have risen significantly and they face a different competitive landscape than they did even five years ago" when it comes to client expectations, technology needs and staffing, Carpenter added.

Read the complete article: Mid-Law Led The Way On 1st Quarter Law Firm Mergers