A New Way to Benchmark and Strengthen Your Law Firm Partner Development Strategy

In 2026, LeadWise will launch the Law Firm Partner Development Survey — the first industry study designed to capture a 360° view of partner development across the law firm ecosystem.

We’ll be gathering perspectives from:

• PD and BD leaders who design and deliver partner programs
• Law firm leaders, including practice group leaders, COOs, office managing partners, practice management leaders, and management committee members
• Partners themselves, both equity and non-equity, at various stages of their careers

Together, these perspectives will reveal how firms are preparing partners to lead, manage, and grow, and how those efforts align with the evolving market realities shaping the future of the legal industry.

Why This Matters

The legal market is evolving — and partner development must evolve with it. This research goes beyond benchmarking to provide a clear, data-informed perspective on how firms can:

• Strengthen their partner pipeline and readiness
• Build leadership and business generation capacity at scale
• Align talent strategies with market forces driving firm growth

Be the First to Access the Findings

The survey launches in Q2 2026. Full results and insights will be initially shared exclusively with firms on our early access list.

Join the list to:

• Receive the complete 2026 Partner Development Survey Report
• Gain early access to key findings and trend analysis
• Be invited to LeadWise briefings and roundtables on the implications for law firm partner development strategy