Law Firm People Management

How can a legal assistant prevent backlogs and priority conflicts in you law firm? Find out how they keep your law office running smoothly so attorneys can focus on practicing law. If you share a legal administrative assistant with two or more ...

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 ...

Julie Roundtree Livington | Our children have a lot to teach us, especially when approaching differences.

Yuliya LaRoe | Leadership skills. We all know they are important. But can they be taught?

Keli Maire | Working in eDiscovery is a pressure cooker. With the right approach, burnout can be managed and averted.

Law offices should celebrate non-traditional holidays that fit their culture, rather than feel obligated to celebrate in traditional ways.

Ryan Spear | Retreats are back! Read a travel pro's views on what's changed and what to consider while planning your events.

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.

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

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