Managing a Law Firm

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.


big law
Take the Money and Run? Factors to Consider Before Accepting a Big Law Job Offer

Roy Ginsburg | Here are a few tips when considering a Big Law job offer that seems too good to be true.

Roy S. Ginsburg - May 3, 2022
virtual law firm
5 Tips for Making the Transition to Virtual Law Firm Status

Matthew Weiss | Five things to consider if you're going fully virtual instead of heading back to the office.

Matthew Weiss - April 30, 2022
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Work Faster With a Few Simple Adobe Acrobat Customizations

Save yourself the frustration of searching for your most commonly used commands with these simple customizations.

Danielle DavisRoe - April 29, 2022
lawyer compensation
Lawyer Compensation: Taking Your Firm From Good to Great

Camille Stell | A modern compensation plan gives you an advantage over other firms that cling to outdated systems.

Camille Stell - April 29, 2022
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What Lawyers Need to Know About CCPA, California’s New Privacy Law

Do lawyers need to comply with CCPA? Ruth Carter explains — and has a list of questions we should be asking about privacy and data security.

Ruth Carter - April 29, 2022
talent retention strategy
How Can You Keep the Best People?

Turnover of lawyers and staff is a frustrating and costly problem for firms of all sizes. In this edition of "Ask the Experts," we toss the question to Association of Legal Administrators members—and law firm HR pros—Cheryl Croutchie, Maureen ...

The Editors - April 26, 2022
best tech podcasts
Lawyer Tech Tips: Favorite Podcasts for Learning Something New?

What's your favorite tech or business podcast, and why? Here are top picks from Sheila Blackford, Anne Haag, Jay Harrington, Gina Rubel, Ben Schorr, Camille Stell and Reid Trautz.

Joan Feldman - April 25, 2022
pricing legal services
An Alternative to Charging Rush Rates

Bruce Hennes | Why we instituted a premium for helping clients outside normal work hours.

Bruce Hennes - April 12, 2022
make clients happy
How to Make Clients Happy: 5 Simple Workplace Tips for Young Lawyers

The Friday Five | Life is complicated, but your relationships with your clients don’t have to be.

Joan Feldman - April 8, 2022
legal practice software
Essential Legal Practice Software for the Modern Law Firm: The Long Nine

Now, I’m not the sharpest tool in the machine shed, but even I’m not brave enough to try to build a buyer’s guide for law firm technology. In large part, that's because such a guide would be outdated as soon as it’s written down, a paper book ...

Jared Correia - April 2, 2022
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