By Lynne Curry bio
My client asked me to find him the one “right” applicant for a critical management position in his company. Out of more than 50 resumes, I chose my…
INSIGHT
An HR ghost story
August 10, 2018 by
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP named one of the “Best Law Firms for Women” for 11 years straight
August 10, 2018 by
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP was recently named among Working Mother’s 2018 “Best Law Firms for Women,” making this the 11th consecutive year that the firm has received…
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Who tops the nation in vacation days?
August 10, 2018 by
Last year, Americans used 17.2 vacation days, the most since 2010 according to new research from Project: Time Off. Despite this marked improvement…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
How to make sure your intake consultation covers all the services your firm provides
August 10, 2018 by
In a law firm, service counts. In fact, it’s often the service more than the legal abilities that brings in repeat business, says practice management and marketing consultant…
INSIGHT
NotPetya: How you can prevent the next attack on your law firm
August 6, 2018 by
By Doug Striker bio
Want to know the ugly (like, SUPER ugly) truth about how badly a dirty piece of malware could cripple your law firm? Check out the recently released spreadsheet shared by…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
To-Dos: Your August office checklist
August 6, 2018 by
Usually, the middle of summer is a great time for tackling projects that you can’t get to during the rest of the year. Here are a few suggestions:…
WORKING WITH LAWYERS
How to hold on to clients when a partner retires
August 6, 2018 by
Partner retirement is a watershed event, particularly when the partner has originated a large portion of the business or is dominant in the firm’s management or…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Why taking your vacation is worth the hassle
August 6, 2018 by
If you can’t remember the last time you took a vacation, you’re not alone. While American workers are stressed, they’re not taking time away from work…
RISK MANAGEMENT
4 bad financial habits that may increase your policy premiums and your malpractice risk
August 6, 2018 by
Ineffective billing and collections practices affect more than the bottom line. They ultimately may determine what the firm has to…
INSIGHT
The 6 essentials to include in your Business Continuity Plan to help your firm survive a disaster
July 27, 2018 by
By Elizabeth M. Miller bio
The first thing you might be wondering is why do I need a business continuity plan? With technology being what it is today, I bet every lawyer and law firm think…
