Law Firm People Management

law firm hierarchy
Understanding the Law Firm Hierarchy: Why Collaboration Over Hierarchy Makes Sense

While most law firms default to a hierarchical organizational structure, a flat organization focused on collaboration has its benefits. Instead of focusing on traditional law firm titles and hierarchical structures, we’ve developed a ...

Leslie Howard - October 2, 2024
mindset shift for a thriving legal business
Mindset Shift: Building a Thriving Legal Business

Molly McGrath | Control your thoughts and you control your destiny. A law firm leader’s role is to find and develop top talent. This mindset shift helps you see people more clearly and make better decisions.

Molly McGrath - September 5, 2024
strategic slowness
Strategic Slowness: A New Mantra for Law Firm Leaders

Gene Commander | Law firm leaders move from decision to decision at breakneck speed. Here's a counterintuitive recommendation: Adopt a mantra of “strategic slowness.”

Gene Commander - August 14, 2024
How to Hug a Porcupine
Book Review: How to Hug a Porcupine

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

Susan Cohodes - August 13, 2024
setting expectations
Setting Expectations With Multigenerational Teams and Clients

By clearly communicating expectations, you reduce ambiguity, enhance accountability, promote engagement and improve collaboration

Deana Kardel and Traci Stuart - July 24, 2024
office clutter
Overcome Clutter and Hoarding in the Office: Advice from the Expert

Nothing But the Ruth! | Cory Chalmers from A&E's "Hoarders" has tips to help overcome clutter in the office.

Ruth Carter - May 12, 2024
practice group leaders
Art of Steering the Ship: The Essential Management Toolkit for Practice Group Leaders

Yuliya LaRoe | Practice group leaders fulfill four roles within a law firm. Here's an overview of the leadership and business skills needed to succeed.

Yuliya LaRoe - April 15, 2024
Law Firm Bullying
Are You Being Bullied at Your Law Firm?

Here's how to identify law firm bullying — with dos and don'ts for confronting it.

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - February 29, 2024
employee engagement plan
5 Tips for Creating Your 2024 Employee Engagement Plan

Camille Stell | A culture of employee engagement is not just a trend; it's a strategic imperative.

Camille Stell - December 1, 2023
financial wellness
Should Your Law Firm Have a Director of Financial Wellness?

Renee Pastor | The burden of student loans, other financial obligations and lifestyle creep, can lead to significant stress among attorneys.

Renee Pastor - October 11, 2023
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