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.
A lot of us are struggling with apathy now. Here are five ideas from Jamie Spannhake on how to increase your enthusiasm so that apathy becomes interest again.
Jamie Spannhake - June 4, 2026
Amy Coats | Stop treating law firm write-offs as an unavoidable cost. Learn to audit your billing leaks and reclaim lost revenue.
Amy Coats - June 4, 2026
What do associates really want, and which firms succeed in making them happy? BTI's Michael Rynowecer shares highlights from the Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026 Survey.
Michael Rynowecer - June 3, 2026
Who wants to lead? Untested assumptions and polite, well-meaning lies can lead to succession planning mistakes. Tracy Callahan identifies four partner patterns that corrode even the strongest partnerships. Can you spot them in your firm?
Tracy Callahan - June 1, 2026
Wendy Merrill | It’s lonely at the top — an inconvenient reality most managing partners feel but don’t want to admit.
Wendy Merrill - May 30, 2026
Jay Harrington | Drowning in a sea of endless notifications and conflicting priorities? Discover 5 highly effective, field-tested attorney productivity tips to help you reclaim your calendar, maximize billable hours, and eliminate administrative ...
Jay Harrington - May 29, 2026
"If you want to reach the next plateau of your career and enjoy your life while doing it, you have to stop pretending that being available 24/7 is a badge of honor." Jason Wright has five pragmatic rules for preventing burnout in his family law ...
Jason Wright - May 29, 2026
Checklists are great for making sure you are completing routine processes in your practice without mistakes.
Peggy Gruenke - May 27, 2026
Thinking about hanging up your shingle? Building a successful solo or small law practice requires an entrepreneurial mindset. Here are five practical tips for keeping your overhead lean, finding a profitable niche, and avoiding costly startup ...
Jeff Kerr - May 27, 2026
Jay Harrington | Perfectionism is great for legal work product, but it’s a major bottleneck for business development. Learn why lawyers must adopt a bias toward imperfect action to successfully scale their practices.
Jay Harrington - May 27, 2026