Congratulations On That Biglaw Leadership Role. Here's Your Second Job.

Congratulations On That Biglaw Leadership Role. Here’s Your Second Job.

Some firm leaders are logging the equivalent of an extra workweek every month, and none of it goes on a client bill.

By Kathryn Rubino on July 23, 2026 7:02 pm

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day!

According to SurePoint Technologies and The Tilt Institute’s newly released study Elevating Law Firm Leadership, what percentage of respondents (law firm leaders and legal professionals from Am Law 200, international, and boutique firms) say they spend 36+ hours per month on leadership responsibilities?

Hint: Time really is money — especially in law firms — this translates to roughly $2 million in annual opportunity cost per 10 leaders.

See the answer on the next page.