The only thing that is constant is change, said the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. And although he never managed a law practice, his words certainly…
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Inside your practice: Communicating, leading, & managing amid change
March 29, 2019 by
INCREASING PROFITS
Marketing your practice: How to attract more clients by positioning your attorneys as “thought leaders”
March 29, 2019 by
The attorneys in your practice are more than knowledgeable; they are thought leaders in the legal field. So why not share their expertise, and market the practice in the process…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Redesign the office to keep up with industry and technology changes
March 29, 2019 by
Take a look around your workplace.
Does it reflect the traditional image of a law firm—a somber place of serious business with an abundant supply of mahogany furniture and…
INCREASING PROFITS
How to pay the partners
March 22, 2019 by
Is your compensation system driving away the talent you need to grow? What approach did your firm take when establishing its partner compensation plan? It’s likely you chose…
BUSINESS CONTINUITY
How to ensure your firm can weather a disaster
March 22, 2019 by
Many law firms are not well prepared to weather a disaster, whether it’s a physical one such as a flood or fire, or a technological one such as…
YOUR CAREER
For personal success, get beyond the words and metacommunicate
March 22, 2019 by
Meta means beyond. And though it has varying definitions, in its simplest form, metacommunication means going beyond regular communication to get the…
MANAGING STAFF
Quarterly “four column” reviews to improve staff performance and reduce manager stress
March 22, 2019 by
“I’m getting an ulcer dealing with these people!”
That’s the lament of many a manager and it comes from a traditional office practice…
BILLINGS
15 ways to improve your billings and collections
March 15, 2019 by
It’s no secret that many clients don’t like to pay their legal bills, says collaborative divorce attorney Joryn Jenkins. And without having…
RECRUITING
Entry-level law firm recruiting activity remains strong
March 15, 2019 by
The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) has released its annual Perspectives on 2018 Law Student Recruiting report, showing that…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Ask the Expert: How to name documents in a document management system
March 15, 2019 by
Q: “I’m looking for a naming protocol guideline—a compilation of legal and non-legal abbreviations and acronyms for naming documents in our…
