Managing a Law Firm

running a bilingual law practice
Running a Bilingual Law Practice: The Practical Realities

Nicolas Echevarria | When I started my practice, I was the only bilingual person. That meant I wasn’t just the lawyer. I was intake, translation, client reassurance, and problem-solving. At first is seemed manageable. Even noble. But it became ...

Nicolas Echevarria - February 11, 2026
New Smart Growth Guide: Is Your Law Firm Built for What’s Coming Next?

Firms willing to rethink legacy business practices, invest in human capital, and champion innovation will be positioned to thrive over the coming decade, says Gene Commander. How? Read the complimentary e-guide: Smart Growth Strategies for ...

The Editors - February 11, 2026
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Walking In Your Client’s Shoes: How Client Empathy Makes You a Better Lawyer

Sally Schmidt | The service you provide is every bit as important as the services you provide.

Sally J. Schmidt - February 6, 2026
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Why Small Law Firms Need Flex Talent

Jay Harrington | More law firms are starting to see flex talent for what it is: not just a relief valve, but a strategic tool for growth. Here's how small and boutique firms are using it.

Jay Harrington - February 4, 2026
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Want to Get Paid Faster? 5 Ways to Fix Law Firm Invoicing

Delays in your invoicing process can have a big impact on your cash flow. Here are five tips from law firm process pros Karen and David Skinner to help you fix invoicing problems.

David and Karen Skinner - January 27, 2026
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Lateral Partners Don’t Fail for Lack of Talent, They Fail for Lack of Trust

James Barclay: Most laterals don’t fail for lack of technical skill. They fail because the firm fails to build trust or awareness around what the new partner, and colleagues won’t introduce them to clients.

James Barclay - January 27, 2026
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Full-Scale Integration Can Be the Key to Solving Unproductive Lateral Performance in Law Firms

Law firms are stepping up efforts to improve lateral performance and retention. Steve Nelson points to a few key strategies that are making a difference.

Steve Nelson - January 19, 2026
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Compassionate Professionalism: Learning to Embrace Our Shared Humanity

Don Blackwell makes the case for moving beyond mere "civility" and committing to compassionate professionalism among colleagues, clients and opponents.

Donald Blackwell - January 15, 2026
private equity in law firms
Mea Culpa: What I Got Wrong About Private Equity in Law Firms

Brooke Lively: I was wrong about how private equity would enter the legal space, but not about what is coming next. Legal industry consolidation is here.

Brooke Lively - January 13, 2026
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Beyond the Hype: The Legal AI Tools Law Firms Are Really Using Today

AI project managers Jamie Ormand and Anthony Sorendo tell how forward-thinking law firms are leveraging AI today, with workflow-specific examples and lessons learned.

Jamie Ormand and Anthony Sorendo - January 12, 2026
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