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.
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For targeted strategies, quick operational toolkits, and curated expert columns, browse our deep-dive archives directly below.
Taking your practice virtual has likely been on your to-do list for years. Now that "someday" is here, how do you make it all work? Tips for rethinking your workday and workflow.
Ruby - September 4, 2020
Remote work and remote staffing are here to stay. Tower Legal CEO Leslie Firtell says consider these things when choosing an ALSP to help staff and manage remote legal teams.
Leslie Firtell - September 3, 2020
Just released. Thomson Reuters' 2020 State of U.S. Small Law Firms report finds small law firms continue to face significant challenges. For innovators willing to streamline and invest in tech: Opportunity is yours.
Joan Feldman - September 2, 2020Megan Zavieh | Acknowledging microcultural differences can mean better communications with clients, better outcomes and fewer bar complaints.
Megan Zavieh - September 1, 2020“The Nineteenth Amendment Centennial Cookbook" celebrates the spirit of the suffragists, who published cookbooks to raise money to support their cause.
Joan Feldman - August 26, 2020
Family lawyers often are “first responders” to victims of family conflict. Here's attorney Laura Dale's advice on common signs of client trauma and ways to respond.
Laura Dale - August 10, 2020
Valuable guidance from Sheila Blackford, Anne Haag, Natalie Kelly, Sharon Nelson and John Simek, Nerino J. Petro, Ben Schorr and Camille Stell.
Joan Feldman - August 7, 2020
Make your working space as professional and sophisticated as yourself by upgrading with Analog Attorney's picks for Zoom-ready gear and swoon-worthy home office accessories.
Bull Garlington - July 27, 2020
Megan Zavieh | If you're under state bar investigation, don't rush through it. Ask for reasonable extensions and prepare yourself for new and changing COVID-19 processes.
Megan Zavieh - July 21, 2020
At one time or another in your career, you will confront an angry client. Unfortunately, law school does not prepare us for dealing with clients. We are dependent on our own life skills and common sense to handle these situations. Presumably, as ...
Doug Noll - July 20, 2020