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.
As with just about everything related to the practice of law, COVID-19 has brought dramatic short-term changes in law firm recruiting and integration of legal talent.
Steve Nelson - July 8, 2020
The most popular practice management topics and practical tips so far in 2020.
Joan Feldman - July 6, 2020Clio's latest briefing on its Legal Trends Report research is a snapshot of a time period unprecedented in modern history. Jared Correia has five takeaways, not for the faint of heart.
Jared Correia - June 25, 2020
Ask the Experts from the Legal Marketing Association | Too busy? Too slow? How does a lawyer press on with business development efforts during the slowdown? Advice from Lisa Olney and Amy Verhulst.
Legal Marketing Association - June 24, 2020
A critical aspect of any firm's marketing strategy is understanding how you are perceived by clients. Interviews with your most important clients' key decision-makers will give you that information and more.
Linda Hazelton - June 20, 2020
Running a remote law practice isn't easy. Whether you are working from home, the office or somewhere in between, here are quick tips to help you collaborate more effectively with clients and colleagues.
Matthew Laurin - June 17, 2020
You’ve probably never experienced a pandemic, nor have you planned for your own retirement. Both are scary. But with a plan, says Camille Stell, we can meet the challenge.
Camille Stell - June 12, 2020
Content fatigue is a real thing in good times and in bad. Try Julie Savarino's pointers on making sure your communications are well received.
Julie Savarino - June 9, 2020
Friday Tech Tips: When you plan meetings properly and use core tools effectively for a remote workforce, no shutdown can stop your team from effective collaboration. Tips from LegalMac IT's Tom Lambotte.
Tom Lambotte - June 5, 2020
Analog Attorney | You know how you told Steve you’re doing yoga and meditating every day to stay focused and how that was a lie? Zentangle won’t carve your abs like an upward-facing plank pose, but it will cut through the bracken of working from ...
Bull Garlington - June 4, 2020