We all know that the proverbial crystal ball would be extremely valuable and highly sought after if it, in fact, existed. To determine what the future law firm will look like and the issues that will impact its growth, the crystal ball is not an essential tool.

According to the American Bar Association, the issues that will be on the frontline and the hot topics during any executive committee meeting during the next 10-15 years will likely be issues related to technology, profitability, globalization, spatial planning, attorney retention, and real...