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.
Advice from Heidi Alexander, Sheila Blackford, Andrea Cannavina, Jared Correia, Tom Lambotte, Sharon Nelson and John Simek, Larry Port, and Reid Trautz on ways to streamline your daily work — so you can get more done before the weekend.
Joan Feldman - June 14, 2019
Top takeaways from LMA Silicon Valley's recent In-House Counsel Summit.
Susan Kostal - May 31, 2019
Andrea Cannavina's digital decluttering tips will make a difference in how effectively and efficiently you are able to process work.
Andrea Cannavina - May 24, 2019Other lawyers are searching LinkedIn when they want to find a lawyer to refer. Here's what they're looking for.
Ruth Carter - May 20, 2019
Do you know how much time you spend on nonbillable versus billable work? Try this exercise before making decisions about your practice.
Dustin Cole - May 16, 2019How do you say “we’re different” to potential hires? Here's how a few savvy firms use content that tells a story.
Susan Kostal - May 6, 2019
Wouldn't it be nice to have a board of directors to guide your career?
Amy Timmer - May 1, 2019
Ryan Steadman | Time wasted on mundane tasks is money lost. Here are ideas to win back time to focus on meaningful work.
Ryan Steadman - April 30, 2019Ruth Carter shares a few favorite lessons from Guy Kawasaki's new book.
Ruth Carter - April 10, 2019
There are times when apologizing is absolutely necessary. Here are tips to make sure you don’t bungle your next “I’m sorry.”
Joan Feldman - April 5, 2019
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