Inside KPMG Law US: Tom Greenaway on Flexibility, Agility, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Описание: A Big Four firm just entered the U.S. legal market and the ripple effects could reshape how law is practiced, priced, and powered by technology.

Tom Greenaway, Principal of KPMG Law US, joins Chris Batz and Howard Rosenberg to explore what that move signals for the profession. Corporate law departments face rising volume, flat headcount, and pressure to cut costs. The traditional billable hour model strains under that weight. So what happens when a global accounting and consulting platform builds a law firm designed for scale from the start? Tom explains how KPMG Law US focuses on managed services, technology integration, and lowering unit cost through platform thinking rather than isolated solutions.

The conversation also turns to talent and culture. What kind of lawyer succeeds in a multidisciplinary environment that includes technologists, data scientists, and accountants? How do firms balance professional rigor with rapid change? As AI adoption becomes measurable and enterprise platforms shape how businesses operate, the bigger question emerges: will law evolve alongside the systems that power modern companies, or risk falling behind them?

Episode Breakdown:
00:00 The Launch of KPMG Law US and Why It Matters
04:46 Technology, AI, and the Changing Legal Delivery Model
11:50 The Future of Legal Staffing and Talent Strategy
18:03 Growth Strategy, Market Positioning, and Industry Impact
21:26 The Future of the Legal Industry and Big Four Influence

Connect with Tom Greenaway:
Web bio: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pe...
LinkedIn:   / tomgreenaway  
https://kpmg.com/us/en/capabilities-s...

Connect with Howard Rosenberg:
LinkedIn profile:   / hrosenberg  
Company web profile: https://www.baretzbrunelle.com/howard...

Connect with Chris Batz:
LinkedIn profile:   / chrisbatz  
Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn:   / columbus-street  
Columbus Street Website: https://www.columbus-street.com/
MergerWatch Website: https://mergerwatch.com/

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