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.
Keli Maire | Working in eDiscovery is a pressure cooker. With the right approach, burnout can be managed and averted.
Keli Maire - October 16, 2024
Most small and solo law firms are working with financial statements that don’t give them the information they need to make informed business decisions. Here's a sample P&L for a law firm that looks like what I typically see.
Annette Fadness - October 10, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | Adjust Word’s default settings to make things less annoying. Start by taking back control over your mouse.
Danielle DavisRoe - October 10, 2024
You can’t burn the candle at both ends. It’s unsustainable. To be a better lawyer — and prevent lawyer burnout — start your day with a sprint. The early days of my legal career at a big firm involved lots of late nights at the ...
Jay Harrington - October 10, 2024
This checklist will help you tidy up by the end of the year and give you a clear picture of your firm’s financial performance.
Peggy Gruenke - October 9, 2024
Danielle DavisRoe | If you’re using the new Outlook interface, you’ll want to customize the settings to best meet your needs.
Danielle DavisRoe - October 8, 2024
Your firm is busy. Resist the knee-jerk reaction to hire another lawyer. Instead, assess whether hiring a paralegal can fill the need. Consider hiring a freelance paralegal to manage varying workloads without long-term commitments, reducing ...
Roy S. Ginsburg - October 7, 2024
One of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is training for law firm employees.
Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - October 7, 2024
A lawyer’s marketing efforts should focus on generating a strong referral pipeline—Can Lawyers Pay Referral Fees to Non-Lawyers?
Roy S. Ginsburg - October 6, 2024
Follow along with Sharon Nelson, John Simek and Michael Maschke as they explain how AI tools are revolutionizing the legal industry and what that means for users. AI tools are revolutionizing the legal industry by enhancing efficiency in various ...
Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - October 4, 2024