In a significant corporate shuffle, Alex Su, previously the CFO of Latitude, a leading provider of flexible legal talent, has been promoted to President. The announcement comes as Latitude experiences unprecedented growth in the flexible legal staffing market, which is adapting rapidly to the evolving demands of law firms and corporate legal departments.

Since Su’s tenure as CFO, Latitude has seen substantial expansion, opening nine new offices and acquiring 243 new corporate legal department clients along with 120 law firm clients. The company has reported a 52 percent increase in new client acquisition in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year, underscoring the effectiveness of Su's financial leadership.

The rise in demand for flexible legal staffing solutions is largely driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal sector. According to Su, "Legal departments and law firms are having to move faster and respond to market conditions that AI itself is often driving. As routine work gets automated, the work that's left for legal teams is more complex, higher stakes, and less predictable, and clients need to be able to bring in support quickly when it hits."

This shift has created a critical need for adaptability in an industry traditionally characterized by its cautious pace of change. AI has promised to streamline legal operations but has also led to more intricate legal challenges that require experienced legal minds to navigate effectively.

Interestingly, while AI is expected to reduce the workload by automating standard tasks, it appears to be increasing the volume of work for lawyers as they delve deeper into cases, exploring new arguments and potential legal pitfalls. This has not yet resulted in mass layoffs within the industry, but firms are strategically managing growth through attrition, adjusting their workforce to meet the demands of a tech-driven landscape.

Flexible legal staffing is becoming an essential service as firms face sporadic surges in complex work and pressure to deliver faster, more cost-effective results. The capability to augment staff with skilled legal professionals on an as-needed basis is proving invaluable as the industry continues to grapple with the practical implications of AI.

As the legal landscape continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements and changing market conditions, Latitude’s strategic positioning under Alex Su’s leadership appears poised to meet the growing demand for flexibility and expertise in legal services. The company's expansion and client acquisition rates signal a robust future for the flexible legal staffing market, which is set to redefine how legal services are delivered in the AI era.