In her Attorney at Work column “From Panic to Profits,” financial advisor Brooke Lively helps lawyers and law firm owners understand the basics of financial planning and ways law firms can improve their profitability.
Brooke Lively | If you scale one part of your growth system (like marketing) without scaling the rest (like hiring), you’re going to break something. Usually, it’s the client experience. Here's how to avoid that.
Brooke Lively - November 20, 2025
Brooke Lively | As a law firm owner, you don’t need more reports. You need better ones. Start with one clean set of numbers that everyone believes.
Brooke Lively - October 21, 2025
Brooke Lively | Underperforming billers cost far more than their salary. They create a drag on revenue, waste valuable leadership time and poison your firm's culture.
Brooke Lively - August 14, 2025
Brooke Lively says that with clear, measurable requirements, you can choose new partners wisely and with less fear. Here are three things that make a good partner.
Brooke Lively - July 22, 2025
Brooke Lively | A loan package consists of the basic documents the bank wants to see to determine if you are a good credit risk.
Brooke Lively - May 9, 2025
Brooke Lively | How can you owe taxes if there wasn’t much cash left in the business account at the end of the year?
Brooke Lively - March 13, 2025
Brooke Lively | It takes more than a P&L and balance sheet to understand how your firm is doing.
Brooke Lively - February 3, 2025
Brooke Lively | When was the last time you reviewed your firm's organizational structure — and challenged the status quo?
Brooke Lively - November 14, 2024
Brooke Lively | Consider rolling out a new bonus structure designed for the greater good of the entire firm.
Brooke Lively - September 19, 2024
Brooke Lively | Here are the two most important factors that determine your firm's value — if you want to sell.
Brooke Lively - September 12, 2024