Managing a Law Firm

Ninety-five percent of us procrastinate. That's what professor Piers Steel reported in his book "The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done." So, the question isn't whether we procrastinate. The ...

No one likes to pay bills. Even when the service or product we are paying for, such as attorney fees, is way more valuable than the actual dollar amount on the invoice, we humans just hate to see the money out the door. For instance, ...

Called the "Wave of the Future" by Reuters, Scale LLP is a full-service law firm built by Silicon Valley founders and GCs to provide an alternative to a traditional private practice.

Are you stuck in your current practice area or are your skills transferable? Transferable skills refer to the abilities and knowledge that can be applied across different jobs and industries. These skills enhance a candidate’s versatility ...

Advice on setting your annual billable rate increase — and how to tell your clients.

Brooke Lively | Consider rolling out a new bonus structure designed for the greater good of the entire firm.

Wendy Merrill | Whatever the reason for assuming the role, few attorneys anticipate what awaits them in the MP's corner office.

Best practices for handling settlement funds starts with a properly written and executed contingent fee agreement. This document should clearly communicate to the client how funds from a settlement check will be disbursed. In the case when a ...

Brooke Lively | Here are the two most important factors that determine your firm's value — if you want to sell.

If you’re on the fence about whether to start your own practice, these tips from Robert Theofanis may inspire you to make the leap.