Law Firm Culture

bullying lawyers
Bullying Lawyers: You Will Be Bullied — Be Prepared!

It's probably a good thing that it happened to me right away. About two weeks into my legal career, I had my first encounter with a bully lawyer. I was working at the Chicago office of a large New York firm. My first day was Monday, September ...

Jay Harrington - December 10, 2024
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When Cultures Collide: How Children Inspire Inclusion in the Legal Profession

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

Julia Roundtree Livingston - November 11, 2024
non-traditional holidays
Who Wants Pie? Celebrating Non-Traditional Holidays at Your Law Firm

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

Ruth Carter - September 30, 2024
law firm retreat
The Return of the Law Firm Retreat: Destination Choices and Trends

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

Ryan Spear - September 30, 2024
associate retention
How to Keep Your Associates: 4 Key Retention Strategies

What can your law firm do to solve the associate turnover quandary? Here are four effective associate retention strategies that will make your culture “stickier.” As 2024 turns the corner, firms across the country are still struggling with the ...

Wendy Merrill - September 15, 2024
attorney burnout
Five Ways to Reduce Lawyer Burnout and Improve Employee Retention

Attorney burnout happens when you have no breaks, no delegation, no balance and no support. Learn to mitigate burnout with Jamie Spannakhe.

Jamie Spannhake - August 18, 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
hiring a new person
Hiring a New Person for Your Law Firm (Probably) Won’t Increase Your Revenues

Erik Mazzone | It's not that hiring a new person is a bad thing, just that it isn't the path to growth and greatness you imagine.

Erik Mazzone - May 28, 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
recruiting associate lawyers
The Law Firm Ecosystem: Recruiting Your Team

Erik Mazzone | A well-managed, focused team is your law firm's greatest competitive advantage. Advice on recruiting associate lawyers.

Erik Mazzone - November 15, 2023
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