Big Law Office Attendance Still Getting ‘High Degree of Discussion’
The remote versus office debate continues as more large and midsize law firms consider stricter attendance policies, with at least 17 AmLaw 50 firms now requiring four days in-office for parts of their workforce. CenterPeak's Jeff Lowe notes that firms requesting four days in-office aren't necessarily expecting full compliance: "But it's the hope that, 'The more days we ask for, the more days they're likely to show up.'" Rising occupancy costs—up 15.3% since 2019—combined with concerns about workforce engagement and talent retention are driving this discussion, though firms offering flexibility may have a competitive advantage as Big Law demand accelerates in 2025.
