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.


Tech Tips: ABA TECHSHOW 2020 Takeaways

What was extra hot among ABA TECHSHOW 2020's offerings? Here's some scoop from Co-Chairs Heidi Alexander and Catherine Sanders Reach, along with practice management tech experts Sheila Blackford, Brett Burney, Sharon Nelson and John Simek, ...

Joan Feldman - March 10, 2020
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Is Your Crisis Communication Plan Ready to Handle a Pandemic?

Gina Rubel says if your firm has an existing plan, it's time to activate your crisis management team. If your firm does not have a crisis plan in place, this outbreak should be the impetus you need to develop one.

Gina Rubel - March 9, 2020
law firm RFPs
RFPs and How They Drive Revenue for Law Firms

Ari Kaplan speaks with Matthew Prinn, principal of RFP Advisory Group, about why RFPs have become so important for the legal industry.

Ari Kaplan - March 3, 2020
It’s Time to Change the Way We Manage Change

Legal tech has flourished, but have lawyers kept up? Litera's Abhijat Saraswat has five tips to help you get unstuck.

Abhijat Saraswat - February 28, 2020
LexisNexis
Interview with Scott Wallingford, VP & GM, Software Solutions of LexisNexis

At Legalweek 2020 in New York City, Attorney at Work’s Mark Feldman spent time at the expo, diving into new developments in legal technology. Here he talks with Scott Wallingford, VP and General Manager of LexisNexis’ Software Solutions, ...

Mark Feldman - February 24, 2020
FileTrail
Interview with Darrell Mervau, President of FileTrail

Interview: FileTrail President Darrell Mervau on next-generation records management software and the launch of GPS 2.0.

Mark Feldman - February 23, 2020
Zero
Interview with Alex Babin, CEO of ZERØ

Audio | Alex Babin, CEO of ZERØ, explains how the company's AI-powered products help lawyers and law firms manage the pain of email.

Mark Feldman - February 20, 2020
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Organize Your Time With a Good, Thoughtful Plan

Tips from Jamie Spannhake's inspiring new book, "The Lawyer, the Lion, and the Laundry: Three Hours to Finding Your Calm in the Chaos."

Jamie Spannhake - February 19, 2020
Product Beat: Takeaways from Legalweek 2020

Tech writer Gwynne Monahan delivers a rundown of noteworthy news about vendors and products from this month's Legalweek expo hall.

Gwynne Monahan - February 18, 2020
SimplyAgree
Interview with Sam Beutler and Will Norton of SimplyAgree

Interview | Mark Feldman chats with SimplyAgree's Sam Beutler and Will Norton at Legalweek 2020.

Mark Feldman - February 18, 2020
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