Research Projects
All research projects conducted by Rize Research are commissioned by a wide range of clients (vendors, investors, consultants) to gain specific insights into various issues impacting law firms. We protect the confidentiality of each client, unless they choose to share that information.
Likewise, the identity of every law firm employee that participates in our research remains strictly confidential. In fact, no personal information is collected, and all data is anonymized. This helps ensure greater participation, and more candid, honest contributions to the survey process.
After all survey data is collected, the team at Rize Research analyzes the data and produces a comprehensive report that highlights key issues, challenges, and opportunities. Every legal professional that participates in the survey will be provided with a link to download the final report. There is no cost for participants to access the report because all fees will have been covered by the client that commissioned the research project.
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Research Methodology
At Rize Research, we’ve developed a comprehensive, structured approach to gathering actionable insights from across the legal landscape. Our methodology ensures statistical validity while capturing the nuanced realities of today’s law firms.
1. Strategic Research Design
Every project begins with careful planning and stakeholder consultation. We work closely with our clients to define clear research objectives, identify key questions, and establish success metrics. This crucial planning phase includes
- Developing precise research questions that address core business challenges
- Creating a sampling framework that ensures representation across firm sizes, practice areas, and geographic regions
- Establishing analytical frameworks that connect research findings to actionable outcomes
- Setting timelines and milestones that align with your strategic decision-making cycles
2. Sample Development & Recruitment
Our specialized focus on the legal industry has enabled us to build one of the most comprehensive research panels in the sector. We leverage:
- A proprietary database of over 85,000 legal professionals across all 50 states
- Relationships with bar associations, legal networks, and industry groups to ensure diverse participation
- Segmentation strategies that enable precise targeting of specific firm types, roles, or practice areas
- Recruitment protocols designed specifically for time-constrained legal professionals
3. Instrument Development & Validation
Our survey instruments are meticulously crafted to maximize response quality while respecting the time constraints of busy legal professionals:
- Question design that balances depth with completion time (typical surveys require less than 10 minutes)
- Pre-testing with legal industry experts to validate language, concepts, and response options
- Adaptive survey logic that personalizes question paths based on firm characteristics and respondent roles
- Integration of established benchmarking measures for trend analysis and cross-industry comparison
4. Data Collection & Quality Control
We employ multi-channel collection strategies that maximize response rates while maintaining data integrity
- Mobile-optimized surveys that allow participation from any device
- Telephone follow-up for key segments to ensure representative samples
- Real-time data validation and monitoring to identify potential issues early
4. Analysis & Strategic Interpretation
Our analysis goes beyond simple data reporting to deliver true strategic intelligence:
- Statistical analysis that identifies significant patterns, correlations, and predictive factors
- Segmentation analysis that highlights variations across firm sizes, practice areas, and geographic regions
- Comparative benchmarking against previous research waves and industry standards
- Strategic interpretation that translates findings into clear business implications and recommendations
- Visual data representation that makes complex information accessible to diverse stakeholders
