Managing a Law Firm
There is a timeless truth in our profession that every attorney eventually confronts: being a brilliant legal tactician does not automatically make you a successful business owner. Running a modern law firm requires an entirely separate skillset—one that balances financial precision, operational scaling, and team culture.
If you are ready to stop firefighting administrative tasks and start building a highly profitable, scalable enterprise on your own terms, explore our complete, interactive master handbook: Managing a Law Firm: The Modern Partner’s Blueprint.
For targeted strategies, quick operational toolkits, and curated expert columns, browse our deep-dive archives directly below.
Tea Hoffman shares four behaviors practice group leaders can use to enhance collaboration, minimize friction, and increase their influence in the firm.
Tea Hoffmann - December 16, 2025
Camille Stell | The challenges facing minority women law firm owners are real and measurable. But they are not insurmountable.
Camille Stell - December 12, 2025
Use Meghan Zavieh's year-end checklist to quickly assess your firm's practice systems and ethics risks — and plan to improve them for the new year.
Megan Zavieh - December 5, 2025
David Craig | When you stop chasing clicks and start leading with values, you build something advertising can’t buy: lasting reputation.
David Craig - December 2, 2025
Scroll down for a list of Analog Attorney approved gifts that will have your retro-tech friends thanking you for such a remarkably thoughtful present. Probably with a handwritten card in perfect cursive.
Bull Garlington - November 14, 2025
Karen and David Skinner's reality-proofed, six-step approach to annual law firm planning. The key to success: Make goals simple, achievable — and visible.
David and Karen Skinner - November 11, 2025
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.
Leslie Richards and Francois Lassalle - November 10, 2025
Camille Stell | A well-executed compensation audit brings clarity, fairness, and strategy to one of the most complex areas of firm management.
Camille Stell - November 7, 2025
From an investor standpoint, law firms check several boxes, says Roy Ginsburg. Here's the state of play as private equity interest in legal intensifies.
Roy S. Ginsburg - November 6, 2025
Most who open a solo practice immediately after law school will struggle before they find their footing, or fail. These three things will set you up to succeed.
Gary Bauer - October 24, 2025