Managing a Law Firm

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The Managing Partner’s Dilemma (And How to Remedy It)

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

Wendy Merrill - April 30, 2024
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Time Tracking for Lawyers: Why Every Firm Needs to Track Time to Stay Profitable

John Scott | Whether or not the client sees billable hours on an invoice, all service-based businesses need to track the time of employees who do client-facing work. 

John Scott - April 29, 2024
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No for Now: 5 Smart Steps for Pressing Pause

Julie Bee | Five steps you can take to slow down, recenter — and get back to focusing on what you and your firm do best. Bonus: 26 ways to say no in almost any situation.

Julie Bee - April 19, 2024
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Art of Steering the Ship: The Essential Management Toolkit for Practice Group Leaders

Yuliya LaRoe | Practice group leaders fulfill four roles within a law firm. Here's an overview of the leadership and business skills needed to succeed.

Yuliya LaRoe - April 15, 2024
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What the Heck Is a SIEM and Why Do Law Firms Need Them? Here’s Your Primer

Why are SIEMs for law firms is important? In the simplest terms, it's a security solution that detects threats before your firm is impacted.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - April 8, 2024
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Building a Law Firm That Pays You First: The Rule of Thirds Approach

We see it time and time again: The more law firms grow, the less profitable they become. How do you grow and still pay yourself first? When you started your law firm, it was probably just you — and maybe a paralegal or assistant. Then more ...

Brooke Lively - April 4, 2024
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Time to Build Your Team: 5 Steps to Improve Your Law Firm Hiring Process

Just like everything in your practice, building a team is easier if you have a process to follow. 

David and Karen Skinner - April 3, 2024
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The Trust Equation: The Most Important Formula for Developing New Business

Jay Harrington | Clients are buying based on a promise you’ll deliver in a high-stakes matter, which is why trust is so vital.

Jay Harrington - April 1, 2024
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Get Well at Work: 5 Workplace Wellness Trends

Jamie Spannhake | Workplace wellness and attorney well-being are not new concepts. But each year we need to refocus to stay on the right path to being healthy.

Jamie Spannhake - March 29, 2024
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You’re Not Busy? Marketing Activities to Get You Through a Work Drought

Sally Schmidt | Extra time on your hands? Spend it on marketing and business development activities that will position you for future success.

Sally J. Schmidt - March 26, 2024
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