Law Firm Leadership

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AI Pitches to Mid-Size Law Firms: A Partner’s Advice for Vendors

You at Work Spotlight | Meet Manhattan real estate attorney Thomas D. Kearns.

The Editors - November 20, 2025
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Growing Pains: Why Client Service Is Absolutely a Law Firm CFO’s Problem

Brooke Lively | If you scale one part of your growth system (like marketing) without scaling the rest (like hiring), you’re going to break something. Usually, it’s the client experience. Here's how to avoid that.

Brooke Lively - November 20, 2025
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Law Firm Metrics: Why Law Firms Struggle with Data Chaos (and What to Do About It)

Brooke Lively | As a law firm owner, you don’t need more reports. You need better ones. Start with one clean set of numbers that everyone believes.

Brooke Lively - October 21, 2025
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Poetry for Lawyers: The Daily Practice That Transforms Legal Writing

Bull Garlington explains the ways a daily poetry practice improves legal writing, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking.

Bull Garlington - October 9, 2025
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Bullying in the Legal Profession: 6 Actions Lawyers Can Take to Address Workplace Bullying

Bullying in the legal profession takes many forms, affects 1 in 4 lawyers, and — surprise — the biggest bullies are rarely reported and rarely face consequences. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and the Illinois Supreme Court ...

Erika Harold - October 1, 2025
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How to Give Tough Feedback

Instead of going into full-on Godzilla mode when giving tough feedack, try something that actually helps people grow, says Merrilyn Astin Tarlton. Listen on Attorney at Work Today.

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - August 27, 2025
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The 3 Best Reasons to Use Visual Matter Management to Run Your Law Practice

David and Karen Skinner | When you get your to-do list out of your head and into a visual system where everyone can see it, your practice will flourish.

David and Karen Skinner - August 24, 2025
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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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