Law Firm Leadership

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The Hidden Cost of Complacency: Why Keeping Underperforming Billers Is Killing Your Firm

Brooke Lively | Underperforming billers cost far more than their salary. They create a drag on revenue, waste valuable leadership time and poison your firm's culture.

Brooke Lively - August 14, 2025
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Are You Dealing With Executive Functioning Disorder?

Wendy Merrill | Lawyers who struggle with organization and focus may be dealing with EFD.

Wendy Merrill - August 5, 2025
Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney

Most young lawyers aren’t prepared to supervise coworkers. Here's advice on leading teams and gaining their respect, from Littler partner Fermin Llaguno and Toyota Managing Counsel Mey Ly Ortiz.

Meyling Ly and Fermin Llaguno - July 31, 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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The Path to Partnership: Embracing the ‘P’ Word Is the Key to Law Firm Growth

Brooke Lively says that with clear, measurable requirements, you can choose new partners wisely and with less fear. Here are three things that make a good partner.

Brooke Lively - July 22, 2025
How to Double Your Law Firm Practically Overnight — Without Wasting 3 Years on ‘Organic Growth’

Sasha Berson | If you’re not making acquisitions part of your growth plan in 2025, you're going to get left behind.

Sasha Berson - July 16, 2025
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The AI Adoption Divide Dominates the 2025 Future of Professionals Report

The clock is ticking for law firms without a clear AI adoption strategy. Highlights from the Thomson Reuters Future of Professionals Report.

Joan Feldman - June 26, 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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Speaking Truth to Power: The Biglaw Response to Executive Orders and the Emerging Resistance

Camille Stell | Silence sends a message. So does courageous, principled resistance. Here are steps every lawyer can use to speak up and push back.

Camille Stell - April 28, 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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