If you’re an associate or other employee at a law firm, you want to make sure you’re taking full advantage of the benefits your firm offers. And if you’re a partner in a smaller firm, you should be aware of what employees will be expecting from your firm … or their next firm. So dust off that employee benefits packet, or unearth the PDF HR emailed to you, and let’s examine a few common benefits and perks.

Attorneys are under pressure to deliver deals faster, minimize errors and provide more value, all while managing the stress of an increasingly complex work life. It's a tall order but it doesn't have to be overwhelming.

Book Review | "How to Hug a Porcupine" is full of practical tips for dealing with prickly people.

Teddy Snyder | You need an up-to-date publicity still, also known as a headshot. People want to match a face with a name.

Brenda Barnes | Put your compensation plan and succession plan side by side. Does the comp plan reward or punish the behaviors succession requires?

Karen and David Skinner's checklist building a healthy law referral network that falls within your law practice's "power zone."

Katie Barnard | It's easy to fall prey to terms that could leave you without control over your most fundamental assets.

Trial binders aren’t going anywhere — nor should they. Sam Davidoff describes three binders he's found incredibly useful in his practice.

Amy Coats | A negative trust balance is easy to spot. But a positive balance can hide serious problems as well. Here's how a three-way trust account reconciliation reveals the errors hidden in a positive balance.

Even the most motivated clients find it hard to switch law firms. In fact, the biggest obstacle to new business is inertia. Sally Schmidt suggests a few ways to get your prospects off the dime.