Law Firm Leadership

Poetry for Professional Development
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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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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