Leopard Solutions, a SurePoint Technologies company and a leader in legal business intelligence, has been recognized as the top provider in the Innovation in Hiring, Staffing & Recruitment category at the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards. The award ceremony, held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, brought together industry pioneers to celebrate the latest advancements in legal technology. Leopard Solutions received this honor for its groundbreaking “Probability of Move” data, a predictive analytics tool designed to help law firms identify attorneys at risk of lateral moves. By leveraging over 16 years of career movement data, the model enables firms to take proactive steps to retain key talent, maintaining a competitive edge in an evolving legal market.
Laura Leopard, Founder and General Manager of Leopard Solutions, expressed pride in receiving the award, emphasizing the importance of predictive analytics in talent retention. She highlighted how the “Probability of Move” data allows law firms to strategically identify and retain top attorneys before attrition becomes an issue. By utilizing predictive insights and an extensive database, Leopard Solutions is revolutionizing how firms make data-driven hiring and retention decisions.
The award was highly competitive, with finalists including Consilio, HaystackID, and the State Labor Inspectorate Service of Azerbaijan. Each nominee demonstrated innovation in hiring, recruiting, and staffing solutions, making this category one of the most contested at the awards. Winners were selected by a panel of senior industry leaders and external advisers with deep expertise in legal technology. The judging process involved rigorous evaluations of each submission’s innovation, impact, and real-world application, alongside external research and client feedback to verify effectiveness. Judges engaged in detailed discussions to ensure fairness and a comprehensive review of each finalist’s contributions.
Leopard Solutions’ winning project, the Probability of Move model, applies machine learning and historical data analysis to predict attorney movement trends. The model analyzes over 100,000 attorney moves, 5,500 law firms, and 1,000 locations to forecast lateral moves. It enables firms to implement proactive retention strategies, such as promotions, salary adjustments, and career development opportunities, while also optimizing recruitment by helping recruiters target high-probability candidates. With bi-weekly updates, the tool ensures law firms and recruiters have real-time insights to guide their hiring strategies.
This award follows Leopard Solutions’ recent recognition as the Predictive Analytics Solution of the Year at LegalTech Breakthrough, further solidifying its reputation as a leader in legal hiring intelligence. The Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards ceremony took place on March 24, 2025, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City, featuring a cocktail reception followed by dinner and the awards presentation. Leopard Solutions’ achievement underscores its commitment to data-driven innovation, helping law firms and recruiters navigate the competitive legal industry with cutting-edge technology. For more information on Leopard Solutions’ legal intelligence tools, visit www.leopardsolutions.com.
