Managing a Law Firm

If you ever worked in a large law firm (think BigLaw), it probably looked like balance would be much easier to achieve outside that institution. What a shock, then, to find out that work-life balance as a solo attorney is no easier to find, even ...

Tech Tips | The best collaboration tools bridge the gap between efficiency and confidentiality.

Meyling Ly | Start a "Done-List" to track your accomplishments and be prepared to show your value.

Trust account problems are one of the top reasons lawyers are disciplined in the U.S. Certainly there are attorneys whose trust accounting activities are egregious—even criminal. But this doesn't account for all of the problems. Far too often, ...

Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner | Here are five process improvement tips to help you handle conflict checks efficiently and ethically.

Options for designing and printing business cards online are better than ever.

Wendy Merrill | Curiosity is the secret sauce to effective law firm leadership and sound client advocacy.

While most law firms default to a hierarchical organizational structure, a flat organization focused on collaboration has its benefits. Instead of focusing on traditional law firm titles and hierarchical structures, we’ve developed a ...

Attorney Noble McIntyre shares best practices for rolling out the welcome mat for new clients. First, tips for law firm telephone etiquette. Once someone contacts your law firm, everything — from the receptionist’s demeanor to the ...

With these personal productivity apps, you can streamline your workflow, improve client service, and tame the daily chaos in your practice.