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.
Is your law practice protected? Learn how law firm disability insurance can safeguard your firm's financial stability.
Pete Miller - April 16, 2025
Calling legal professionals, recruiters and coaches: Volunteer to help government lawyers who've lost their jobs.
Leigh Dance - April 8, 2025
Expect to see insurers start to switch to dynamic-based pricing models.
Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - April 7, 2025
Wayne Hassay | No-nonsense insight on how legal service plans work and how they deliver for solo and small law firms.
Wayne Hassay - April 3, 2025
The key to real productivity is identifying the most essential tasks that drive success, and working to de-prioritize or eliminate the rest.
Jay Harrington - March 31, 2025
Lack of caregiver support and career opportunities are the top reasons women leave their law firms. What can firms do?
Gene Commander - March 27, 2025
Bull Garlington | Learn to practice law in dystopian scenarios.
Bull Garlington - March 24, 2025
Wendy Merrill | Few small or midsize firms can compete with Biglaw salaries, but there are ways to make sure your best lawyers stick around.
Wendy Merrill - March 20, 2025
Adam Philipp | Learn how to shift from hourly billing, set fair prices, and improve efficiency. Explore our seven lessons learned.
Adam Philipp - March 17, 2025
Brooke Lively | How can you owe taxes if there wasn’t much cash left in the business account at the end of the year?
Brooke Lively - March 13, 2025