Cybersecurity risk Recent cybersecurity breaches and class-action lawsuits tied to data exposure present an opportunity to position Blank Rome as a proactive security partner, offering enhanced cyber resilience services, breach readiness assessments, and incident response outsourcing to restore client trust.

Pro bono and impact Firm emphasis on pro bono work and community impact can be leveraged to offer value-added partnerships with non-profit and public-interest organizations, creating co-branded programs, volunteering initiatives, or legacy-planning services for clients with social governance goals.

Enterprise client growth As an Am Law 100 firm with broad industry coverage and global reach, there is an opportunity to pursue large, multinational corporate clients seeking integrated legal and advocacy services, cross-border compliance, and coordinated litigation defense across jurisdictions.

Tech stack modernization Existing tech tools indicate room to modernize risk management, data privacy, and collaboration workflows; offer to modernize IT security posture, data governance, and client portal experiences to improve efficiency and client satisfaction.

Retention and credentials With leadership changes and recent leadership shifts in Chicago, there is a chance to position succession planning, executive onboarding support, and tailored client-aligned teams to strengthen long-term relationships and enterprise renewals.