2019 CounselLink
Enterprise Legal
Management Trends Report
Get the most up-to-date insights yet for corporate counsel
2019 CounselLink
Enterprise Legal
Management Trends Report
Get the most up-to-date
insights yet for corporate counsel

Discover Key Legal Services Industry Metrics
Insights Based on:
BILLION
IN LEGAL SPENDING
MILLION
MATTERS
MILLION
INVOICES
The gap between average partner rates continues to widen
Growth in average partner rates varies by state, averaging 3.3% year-over-year

Use of Alternative Fee Arrangements
has Increased
Seven matter types have very consistent rates,
and thus, may be less subject to negotiations
High work rate dominated by “Largest 50” firms
Discover which matter types increased this group’s share of the work by 7%
HIGHEST PARTNER
HOURLY RATE
$706
RESPONSIBLE FOR
M&A BILLINGS
74%
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