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.
Melanie Lippman | Getting dressed can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to. Steps for creating your own personal style and wardrobe strategy.
Melanie Lippman - January 8, 2021
Susan Kostal | The pandemic has demanded empathy, flexibility, innovation and, in some cases, increased transparency. The future of legal services delivery demands the same.
Susan Kostal - January 4, 2021
Megan Zavieh | Along with the usual year-end checks on your firm's systems and best practices, here's a year-end wellness checklist befitting this unusual year.
Megan Zavieh - December 21, 2020
Steve Nelson | Look for tech-related legal jobs to grow in finance, innovation and marketing.
Steve Nelson - December 14, 2020
Amy Adams | Where does your firm stand with its business intelligence and analytics plan? Use these steps to benchmark performance and opportunity for growth.
Amy Adams - December 7, 2020
Andrea Cannavina | Videoconferencing success starts with you looking professional “on camera.” Try these no-cost tips for upgrading your appearances.
Andrea Cannavina - December 4, 2020
Dora Komeni | I have come to terms with this year’s holiday season looking a whole lotta different this year. Decorating the Christmas tree is about office morale.
Dora Konomi - December 3, 2020
Here are picks from Sheila Blackford, Brett Burney, Jim Calloway, Anne Haag, Tom Lambotte, Sharon Nelson and John Simek, Nerino Petro and Reid Trautz.
Joan Feldman and Joy White - November 27, 2020
Megan Zavieh | While we have the right to speak our minds, consider the ethics and good business sense of doing it from a professional platform.
Megan Zavieh - November 24, 2020
Mark Homer | Online reviews are crucial to your referral business. Here's how to jumpstart asking for reviews and create a process that makes it simple for clients.
Mark Homer - November 16, 2020
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