The Legal Industry Is Not Prepared For Career Diversification— Why That Matters And Where To Look For Guidance

Macroeconomic and geopolitical, shifts, digital transformation, technological advances, and new competition are transforming business, the workforce, and careers. Old jobs are being replaced by new ones that require different mindsets, new skills, and the cognitive and social flexibility to adapt to change. Talent needs are shifting and so too must talent be agile enough to fill them.

This article examines the inevitability of diversified legal careers—what that means, why it matters, and where to look for guidance.