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.
Sally Schmidt | Know the people who know the right people.
Sally J. Schmidt - February 25, 2022
Can your firm honestly say it’s collecting all the billable time possible? Clio’s bombshell Legal Trends Report in September startled the industry by showing a dramatically lower number of billable hours as a percentage of hours worked than ...
TimeSolv - February 24, 2022
Analog Attorney | This productivity planner for legal marketing is based on solid psychological principles and setting simple, achievable goals.
Bull Garlington - February 23, 2022
Nothing But the Ruth! | Ruth Carter interviews HBT Marketing Chief Creative Officer Nancy Harhut about getting responses to your emails.
Ruth Carter - February 22, 2022
Chere Estrin | The chairman of Arnall Golden Gregory prides himself on being “determined, efficient and effective.” Some advice: Know your client's industry.
Chere Estrin - February 21, 2022A practical list of how-tos for creating a more caring emotional culture for your firm.
Christy Cassisa - February 10, 2022
Product Review | This Ruby product review highlights a variety of new intake pathways and shows the expansion of Ruby's Integrated Partnerships, into 2022.
Jared Correia - February 6, 2022
Product Spotlight | As mid-sized and large law firms transition to the cloud, they’re seeking more sophisticated billing options. Enter Rocket Matter Premier.
Larry Port - January 28, 2022
Sally Schmidt | Remember that people’s impressions are based on their experiences with you more than on your words.
Sally J. Schmidt - January 26, 2022
Fred Cohen | From a technology standpoint, 2022 is looking promising for law firms.
Fred Cohen - January 20, 2022