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.
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For targeted strategies, quick operational toolkits, and curated expert columns, browse our deep-dive archives directly below.
Is “trusted advisor” really the one and only success route for an attorney? The author argues that there are — and have always been — three different types of client relationships and three other sustainable models for professionals ...
Sergei N. Freiman - December 4, 2024
It may seem easier to just let things slide … but ask yourself: Would you work for free?
David and Karen Skinner - December 3, 2024
Wayne Hassay | Branding a law firm is like fulfilling a promise to the public related to the benefits of the service a law firm provides.
Wayne Hassay - November 26, 2024
As the ground shakes beneath their feet, law firm leaders must be prepared to jettison bankrupt business practices in favor of smart growth strategies.
Gene Commander - November 20, 2024
Trellis AI. Built on the industry’s largest US trial court database, Trellis AI delivers unparalleled insight and efficiency to legal teams.
Trellis - November 19, 2024
Brooke Lively | When was the last time you reviewed your firm's organizational structure — and challenged the status quo?
Brooke Lively - November 14, 2024
The shift to paperless goes beyond merely reducing paper use.
Danielle DavisRoe - November 12, 2024
Julie Roundtree Livington | Our children have a lot to teach us, especially when approaching differences.
Julia Roundtree Livingston - November 11, 2024
Setting annual goals can feel a little overwhelming. But like everything in your law firm, it’s easier if you have a process.
David and Karen Skinner - November 7, 2024
Yuliya LaRoe | Leadership skills. We all know they are important. But can they be taught?
Yuliya LaRoe - November 7, 2024