Managing a Law Firm

Jay Harrington | I experimented with all kinds of productivity “hacks” and most were more trouble than they were worth.

MSOs can predict a law firm's anticipated revenue (and potential value) with a level of precision most firms can't match. Brooke Lively explains the shift toward data-driven firm valuation and why it deserves every law firm owner's attention.

If you ask most lawyers what productivity looks like, the answer is predictable, says Karen Skinner. More hours. Faster turnaround. More, more, more. But what if better productivity means doing less, not more?

Eric Magnuson | A written prohibition on the use of consumer AI tools is a sticky note on an unlocked door. It does not prevent entry. Contracts, technical controls, training and enforcement must reinforce the policy.

Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd: 'The Legal MSO industry is still in its early stages. That means firms are getting the best deals they will ever get — at least the firms that aren't distracted shiny objects while the MSO is taking control over ...

Ending workplace bullying doesn't require perfection, says "Surviving Bully Culture" author Andy Regal; it requires accountability. Here are three quick actions law firms can take now to stop it.

Do your clients know, like and trust you? If you’re wavering on the answer, Jared Correia has some suggestions for you respecting your client communications. Busy? Listen on Attorney at Work Today.

For many women managing partners, the challenge isn't the work itself; it’s the invisible weight of carrying it alone. Being good at something and being sustained by it, are different things. Tracy Callahan and Ildiko Markus on how women leaders ...

Much of the conversation about AI and law begins and ends with tasks, says Jay Harrington. But the tasks are not the job. Here's what AI is really changing.

Product Spotlight | Moving from generic accounting to integrated legal trust accounting software can reduce compliance risk and eliminate data gaps. See how PracticePanther Plus handles both trust and firm financials in one continuous workflow.