Law Firm Strategy

Partners who prepare themselves psychologically are not just reacting during deal negotiations, they are shaping them. Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd have six strategies for negotiating the best possible legal MSO agreement for your firm.

If you ask most lawyers what productivity looks like, the answer is predictable, says Karen Skinner. More hours. Faster turnaround. More, more, more. But what if better productivity means doing less, not more?

Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd: 'The Legal MSO industry is still in its early stages. That means firms are getting the best deals they will ever get — at least the firms that aren't distracted shiny objects while the MSO is taking control over ...

Much of the conversation about AI and law begins and ends with tasks, says Jay Harrington. But the tasks are not the job. Here's what AI is really changing.

As a lawyer, you’re a competent public speaker and know more time at the podium is good for business. The hard part is getting started. Here are five tips from law strategy coach Tea Hoffman to help sharpen your speaking skills and score more ...

Tea Hoffman shares four behaviors practice group leaders can use to enhance collaboration, minimize friction, and increase their influence in the firm.

Leslie Richards and Francois Lassalle | Positioning isn’t about creating a polished veneer. It’s about defining what’s true and valuable and making sure the right people see it clearly.

Camille Stell | A well-executed compensation audit brings clarity, fairness, and strategy to one of the most complex areas of firm management.

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 ...

Nothing But the Ruth | Here's what I really want to say in my client engagement agreements.