Law Firm Culture

law firm holiday party
Law Firm’s Guide to a Low-Risk Holiday Party

I know, I know — another cautionary tale about law firm holiday parties. We all know the drill: Have fun, but not too much. Keep in mind the party — whether it includes staff, spouses, clients or referents — is a professional work event. ...

Link Christin - November 28, 2022
improving retention
Great Expectations: Improving Employee Retention for Lawyers, Staff and Partners

Wendy Merrill | If you haven't recently reviewed and documented expectations of associates, partners or staff, it is time to do so.

Wendy Merrill - November 17, 2022
technology and law
Three Ways Technology is Changing the Business of Law

Technology presents opportunities for honing processes and rethinking traditional models. Remote-work tools and technology-assisted review are among the ways it's moving the legal field forward today.

Raoul Mills - October 28, 2022
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Workaholic Lawyer: Is This Lifestyle Sustainable?

Nothing But the Ruth! | Recently I've had to admit that I'm a workaholic. I sought out another lawyer who's recovered from this to share his experience.

Ruth Carter - September 18, 2022
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Want to Reduce Turnover and Secure Your Law Firm’s Legacy? Be More Transparent

Wendy Merrill | Here are four ways to reduce young lawyer turnover through transparency.

Wendy Merrill - July 7, 2022
giving good feedback
How to Give Good Feedback Without Feeling Like a Bosshole

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

Dina Eisenberg - June 18, 2022
retired partners
Retired Partners Are Valuable Law Firm Resources

Ida Abbot explains the benefits of retired partner groups, pointing to Faegre Benson's successful program and more ideas you can use.

Ida O. Abbott - June 10, 2022
implicit bias
Lawyers, Implicit Bias and Burnout: 5 Steps to Self-Discovery

Gray Robinson | The neuroscience behind implicit bias confirms that the unconscious has a great deal to do with our conscious experience of reality.

Gray Robinson - June 3, 2022
retaining young lawyers
What Motivates Millennials? Ways Law Firms Are Retaining Young Lawyers

To check turnover and retain more lawyers, firms look to what inspires and fulfills millennials.

Jamie Spannhake - May 28, 2022
sublet office space
Should You Sublet Office Space in Your Law Firm?

Many law firms are wondering what to do with their empty offices. Here are a few pros and cons to consider about subletting.

Katie Tejada - May 26, 2022
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