Research on globalization and legal services emphasizes the reputational and economic value arising from global expansion by law firms, among other things. Where this expansion occurs reflects a variety of influences, including the presence of clients needing the sort of sophisticated...

Many U.S. law firms now claim to be global organizations, and they seek to occupy the same high status everywhere they work. In part, simply supporting overseas offices is an indication of status for U.S.-based firms. But firms want more than this and they strive for recognition as elite...