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.
If you are ready to stop firefighting administrative tasks and start building a highly profitable, scalable enterprise on your own terms, explore our complete, interactive master handbook: Managing a Law Firm: The Modern Partner’s Blueprint.
For targeted strategies, quick operational toolkits, and curated expert columns, browse our deep-dive archives directly below.
David Bensinger | Even small firms with modest IT budgets are realizing the advantages of virtual desktops.
David Bensinger - December 12, 2022
Roy Ginsburg | If you want your best clients to stay when your baby boomer lawyers leave, succession planning is the most effective insurance policy.
Roy S. Ginsburg - December 7, 2022
Wendy Merrill | Long gone are the days of the sink-or-swim for baby lawyers. oday's newer crop of lawyers requires a structured skills development road map accompanied by a timeline and metrics.
Wendy Merrill - December 5, 2022
Michael Rynowecer | Demand is broad and deep for outside counsel. Revelations from BTI's 19th Annual Survey of Top Legal Officers.
Michael Rynowecer - December 1, 2022
Every day offers opportunities to build trust with a client or prospect — and set yourself apart from other firms. Here are eight ways to improve your communications so you can do just that.
The Editors - November 29, 2022
I know, I know — another cautionary tale about law firm holiday parties. We all know the drill: Have fun, but not too much. Keep in mind the party — whether it includes staff, spouses, clients or referents — is a professional work event. ...
Link Christin - November 28, 2022
How can you keep good people from leaving your firm — quietly or otherwise? Here’s how to turn law firm hiring and retention challenges to your advantage. We have been dealing with the fallout from the “Great Resignation” for some time now as ...
Shira Aharoni - November 23, 2022
Sally Schmidt | Turning satisfied clients into loyal clients will make your practice more profitable and enjoyable.
Sally J. Schmidt - November 22, 2022
Wendy Merrill | If you haven't recently reviewed and documented expectations of associates, partners or staff, it is time to do so.
Wendy Merrill - November 17, 2022
David and Karen Skinner | It’s easier than you think to create a library of SOPs that capture the processes you use every day in your practice.
David and Karen Skinner - November 14, 2022
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