Law Firm Culture

Jamie Spannhake | We already knew about the motherhood penalty for lawyers, but what about the daddy track? The ABA's parenthood study offers a roadmap for fixing a faulty structure (and it's not just about childcare). Listen up, law firm leaders!

Feedback is the fastest, least expensive way to change behavior quickly in the workplace. Here's how to do it.

Grief does not have to be scary. It is an essential part of our lives and part of the healing process. Here's Shawn Healy's advice on what to do and where to go when you, or your colleagues, are grieving.

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.

What law firms can learn from elite rowing teams and their esprit de corps.

Who wants to lead? Untested assumptions and polite, well-meaning lies can lead to succession planning mistakes. Tracy Callahan identifies four partner patterns that corrode even the strongest partnerships. Can you spot them in your firm?

Ending workplace bullying doesn't require perfection, says "Surviving Bully Culture" author Andy Regal; it requires accountability. Here are three quick actions law firms can take now to stop it.

Don Blackwell makes the case for moving beyond mere "civility" and committing to compassionate professionalism among colleagues, clients and opponents.

David Craig | When you stop chasing clicks and start leading with values, you build something advertising can’t buy: lasting reputation.

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.