It’s that time of year again. I’m donning the velvet cape, snapping on the gypsy earrings and taking out my crystal ball to see what lies ahead for the legal profession. Here are my divinations for the new year:

Law firm recruiting will emphasize “authenticity” in new hires. In years past, firms wanted recruits who were “team players.” Then “disrupters” became the fad. Now the craze is about hiring people who aren’t afraid to be themselves in all aspects of their lives.