Managing a Law Firm

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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
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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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Peaks and Fault Lines: Highlights from the 2026 Report on the State of the US Legal Market

The 2026 Report on the State of the US Legal Market reads like a seismograph. Demand and profits are elevated, but underlying forces are unstable. Here are five highlights and practical steps.

Joan Feldman - January 9, 2026
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Handwritten Notes Help Build Real Relationships

Analog Attorney: Handwritten notes and fine stationery are valuable tools for piercing through the white noise of constant electronic communication. Bull Garlington has quick tips for dashing off a manual memo.

Bull Garlington - January 6, 2026
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Attorney at Work’s Top 20 Articles of the Year

Catch up on Attorney at Work readers’ favorite AI and tech tips, marketing ideas and law firm management articles of the year.

Joan Feldman - December 30, 2025
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Checklist for Conducting Your Law Firm’s Year-End Financial Review

Camille Stell | Tips for organizing your practice's finances and conducting a comprehensive year-end review.

Camille Stell - December 26, 2025
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From Paper to Pixels: How Litigators Can Successfully Adopt Digital Binders

Lawyers love binders, but that doesn't mean we're stuck with paper. Sam Davidoff shares key considerations for picking the right digital binder tool for your workflow.

Sam Davidoff - December 23, 2025
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4 Ways Effective Practice Group Leaders Build Strong Peer Relationships

Tea Hoffman shares four behaviors practice group leaders can use to enhance collaboration, minimize friction, and increase their influence in the firm.

Tea Hoffmann - December 16, 2025
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Breaking Barriers: Steps for Supporting Minority Women Law Firm Owners

Camille Stell | The challenges facing minority women law firm owners are real and measurable. But they are not insurmountable.

Camille Stell - December 12, 2025
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