Managing a Law Firm

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.


legal fees
Don’t Be Afraid to Raise Your Legal Fees

Roy Ginsburg | This is no time to be shy. Clients are never as price-sensitive as you think.

Roy S. Ginsburg - January 24, 2025
law firm cyber security
Can Marketing Make Your Law Firm Vulnerable to Cyberattacks? Absolutely

The marketing objective is to get clients. The cybersecurity objective is to keep your data safe. Those two objectives are often at odds with one another.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - January 23, 2025
AI in Law Firms
AI in Law Firms: The AI Revolution in the Business of Law

Gene Commander | Strategies for leveraging AI for growth, talent development, and improved client service.

Gene Commander - January 21, 2025
law firm conflicts
The 3 Most Common Conflicts in Law Firms and How to Resolve Them

Wendy Merrill | The sweep-it-under-the-rug attitude may seem to keep issues at bay, but avoidance creates fertile ground for festering feelings.

Wendy Merrill - January 19, 2025
compensation plans
The Best Law Firm Compensation Plans Use the Rule of Thirds

How do you design compensation plans that are good for your law firm and the new hire? Follow the wise counsel of the rule of thirds. Compensation plans have become a hot topic as competition increases for good attorneys. Yet here’s the problem: ...

Brooke Lively - January 16, 2025
Agile Law
Agile Law: How to Run a Lean and Efficient Legal Practice

Discover how to implement agile law in your practice. Learn 5 practical strategies for a lean, efficient law firm. Improve client satisfaction and streamline operations.

Larry Port - January 16, 2025
client visits, lawyer shaking hands with client.
Mastering Client Visits: Essential Tips

There's nothing like meeting in person to help build client relationships. From setup to follow-up, tips for making the most of a client visit.

Sally J. Schmidt - January 16, 2025
lawyer client conversations
Client Conversations: You’re Not Bugging Your Clients If You’re Providing Value

Jay Harrington | Initiating client conversations positions you as a trusted advisor who is the “first phone call” when new legal needs arise.

Jay Harrington - January 15, 2025
Jobs for Older lawyers
Are There Jobs for Older Lawyers? Why It’s Becoming Harder to Stay Employed

The legal economy is still navigating the impact of global economic shifts, tech disruption, and remote work models. The struggles of older lawyers—especially those over 50—remain an issue.

Jared Correia - January 15, 2025
AI cybersecurity looking through computer screen
Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity

In a never-ending game of cat and mouse, cybersecurity companies are using AI to help combat the world’s increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - January 14, 2025
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