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.
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For targeted strategies, quick operational toolkits, and curated expert columns, browse our deep-dive archives directly below.
Talent management is all the rage as law firms look for ways to recruit, develop and retain legal personnel (not just lawyers).
Steve Nelson - February 26, 2019
The "duty to Google" is a shorthand way of saying that when information is easily available, it simply cannot be ignored.
Megan Zavieh - February 21, 2019If a topic is important, there’s a way to make it engaging and palatable for your audience.
Ruth Carter - February 18, 2019
"Productivity Hacks" has hundreds of tips aimed at helping you use tech to your advantage, schedule your time wisely, and get better organized. Here's a sample.
Joan Feldman - February 15, 2019
In the first meeting, you set the stage for how you intend to interact with the client and what the client can expect from you.
Michelle Lawless - February 14, 2019
Offering remote work benefits can be a competitive hiring advantage.
Tomas Suros - February 11, 2019
Sam Glover | explains using legal project management to improve your practice.
Sam Glover - January 29, 2019
No matter where you practice, you must become familiar with the conduct of electronic discovery and educate your clients.
Megan Zavieh - January 28, 2019
Checklist | What do you need for a more efficient, tech-competent law firm in 2019? “8 Essential Technologies to Increase Your Firm’s Productivity.”
MyCase - January 26, 2019
The Legal Tech Meetup delved into ways small firms are winning clients previously out of reach — thanks to technology and a willingness to innovate.
Kristin Tyler - January 25, 2019