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.
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
Here's the first installment in Andrea Cannavina's no-nonsense guide to starting your dream business.
Andrea Cannavina - August 2, 2019
Learning project management skills not only makes your life easier, but your clients may demand it — if they haven’t already.
Laura Ernde - August 1, 2019
Law firm workflow is easily stymied by breakdowns in processes and communications. The first step to solving bottlenecks is to identify the problems.
Kevin Harris - July 22, 2019
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