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.
In Part 2 of Andrea Cannavina's no-nonsense guide to starting your dream business, it's all about controlling how the information and work will flow.
Andrea Cannavina - October 4, 2019Jared Correia predicts that modern law firms will eventually tailor their pricing plans to consumer expectations — it’s merely a question of when.
Jared Correia - September 24, 2019
Feeling like the big firms are eating your lunch? That’s because they are. Susan Kostal on LexisNexis CounselLink's newest annual trends report on corporate legal department spending.
Susan Kostal - September 23, 2019
If it feels like the business of practicing law is getting harder every year, you may be right. Kristin Tyler has a road map for a new law firm business model for 2020 and beyond.
Kristin Tyler - September 19, 2019
If you find yourself on the receiving end of unconstructive conflict and feel shamed, blamed or manipulated, here are ways to de-escalate the situation.
Renee Branson - September 5, 2019
It's a good day to revisit the classic "Leadership Challenge" — and remember that we are all given opportunities to lead.
The Editors - September 2, 2019
How much has the legal profession changed in the past decade? A dive into the numbers in a newly released ABA report.
Laura Ernde - August 30, 2019
Mike O'Horo explains the perverse dynamic at play when firms hire lateral partners, and what's really at stake.
Mike O'Horo - August 22, 2019
Michael Rynowecer says meeting these new expectations means the difference between getting hired and not. Here are changes having the most impact on law firms.
Michael Rynowecer - August 20, 2019
Legal recruiter Steve Nelson has eight strategies firms can use to improve their odds of winning the law firm talent wars.
Steve Nelson - August 12, 2019
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