Managing a Law Firm

Gene Commander | Mergers allow future-focused midmarket and smaller law firms to assemble a dynamic mix of highly skilled talent.

Wondering how much it costs to start a law firm? Discover the real-world expenses for launching a lean solo practice.

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.

Amy Coats | Stop treating law firm write-offs as an unavoidable cost. Learn to audit your billing leaks and reclaim lost revenue.

What do associates really want, and which firms succeed in making them happy? BTI's Michael Rynowecer shares highlights from the Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 Survey.

Who wants to lead? Untested assumptions and polite, well-meaning lies can lead to succession planning mistakes. Tracy Callahan identifies four partner patterns that corrode even the strongest partnerships. Can you spot them in your firm?

Wendy Merrill | It’s lonely at the top — an inconvenient reality most managing partners feel but don’t want to admit.

Jay Harrington | Drowning in a sea of endless notifications and conflicting priorities? Discover 5 highly effective, field-tested attorney productivity tips to help you reclaim your calendar, maximize billable hours, and eliminate administrative ...

"If you want to reach the next plateau of your career and enjoy your life while doing it, you have to stop pretending that being available 24/7 is a badge of honor." Jason Wright has five pragmatic rules for preventing burnout in his family law ...

Thinking about hanging up your shingle? Building a successful solo or small law practice requires an entrepreneurial mindset. Here are five practical tips for keeping your overhead lean, finding a profitable niche, and avoiding costly startup ...