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.
"What’s your best tip for getting more out of the programs or other tools lawyers use every day?" Here's smart advice from practice management tech experts Sheila Blackford, Brett Burney, Jim Calloway, Andrea Cannavina, Natalie Kelly, Sharon ...
Joan Feldman - November 1, 2019
Product Spotlight | Lawyers have a love-hate relationship with delegation. On one hand, we generally find ourselves to be capable, smart and effective. On the other hand, we lack competence in various methods of accomplishing the tasks required.
MyCase - October 16, 2019
Video | Deborah Savadra shows how to add your most-used commands to Office's Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbon.
Deborah Savadra - October 15, 2019
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
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