Law Firm Hiring

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The Hidden Cost of a Bad Hire in a Small Law Firm

The warning signs you've hired badly aren’t always dramatic, but the drag on the firm’s momentum is real. Hire with alignment in mind.

Doug Walker - August 7, 2025
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Capitalizing on a Magnetic Workplace Culture: 5 Growth Strategies for Law Firms

Gene Commander | Embracing a talent-first growth strategy will give your firm an advantage in a rapidly changing legal industry. The key is creating a culture that attracts talented, nimble people and gives them a good reason to build their ...

Gene Commander - July 29, 2025
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Talent-Driven Law Firm Mergers: A Smart Growth Strategy for Firms of All Sizes

Gene Commander | Mergers allow future-focused midmarket and smaller law firms to assemble a dynamic mix of highly skilled talent.

Gene Commander - June 5, 2025
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Legal Compensation Strategies: From Market Analysis to Fair Pay Practices

Camille Stell | Compensation is one of the most powerful levers a firm has to shape behavior, reward success and signal its values.

Camille Stell - May 19, 2025
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Get Involved: Volunteer to Support Federal Government Lawyers’ Job Searches

Calling legal professionals, recruiters and coaches: Volunteer to help government lawyers who've lost their jobs.

Leigh Dance - April 8, 2025
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Leveraging Agile Career Strategies to Retain Women Lawyers

Lack of caregiver support and career opportunities are the top reasons women leave their law firms. What can firms do?

Gene Commander - March 27, 2025
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How to Keep Your Associates from Leaving: 4 Key Retention Strategies

Wendy Merrill | Few small or midsize firms can compete with Biglaw salaries, but there are ways to make sure your best lawyers stick around.

Wendy Merrill - March 20, 2025
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Law Firm Talent Development: Rebooting Career Advancement Strategies

There’s a growing talent gap in the legal industry. Gene Commander points to talent development and career advancement strategies that can propel midsize and smaller firms into the next decade.

Gene Commander - March 5, 2025
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5 Tips to Make Time Entry Less Painful for Lawyers

Streamline your time-entry process and you will stop losing money. Here's how.

David and Karen Skinner - January 2, 2025
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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
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