Law Firm People Management

Checklist for lawyer business development, a key part of an attorney's plan.
How to Build a Weekly To-Do List for Business Development

Jay Harrington | By breaking your annual BD goals into actionable, bite-sized tasks, you can stay focused, build momentum, and have those small “wins” that keep you motivated.

Jay Harrington - March 6, 2026
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Delegating Legal Work: 7 Tips to Scale Your Practice

Karen and David Skinner | The biggest source of waste in law practices is the wrong people doing the work. Here's how to delegate and build your business.

David and Karen Skinner - February 17, 2026
Microphone on stage for public speaking for lawyers.
Public Speaking for Lawyers: 5 Tips for Becoming a Sought-After Speaker

As a lawyer, you’re a competent public speaker and know more time at the podium is good for business. The hard part is getting started. Here are five tips from law strategy coach Tea Hoffman to help sharpen your speaking skills and score more ...

Tea Hoffmann - February 16, 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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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
Interlocking metal gears with silver axles, symbolizing law firm collaboration and leadership.
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
Law Firm Compensation Audit
Why Every Law Firm Needs a Compensation Checkup

Camille Stell | A well-executed compensation audit brings clarity, fairness, and strategy to one of the most complex areas of firm management.

Camille Stell - November 7, 2025
Law Firm Bullying
Are You Being Bullied at Your Law Firm?

It may seem easier to take the road of least resistance and put up with it. But you shouldn’t have to take it. In fact, refusing to take it will make you more effective as a lawyer.

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - October 15, 2025
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How to Give Tough Feedback

Instead of going into full-on Godzilla mode when giving tough feedack, try something that actually helps people grow, says Merrilyn Astin Tarlton. Listen on Attorney at Work Today.

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - August 27, 2025
law firm wellness
Law Firm Wellness: Why Well-being Is the Secret to a Successful Return-to-Office Strategy

A successful return-to-office plan balances structure with flexibility, says law firm founder Andrew Raines. It respects individual work styles, prioritizes wellbeing, and emphasizes community over compliance.

Andrew Raines - August 21, 2025
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