One area no firm can afford to ignore is associate business development.
The firm’s future depends on how well the younger attorneys are developed and…
WORKING WITH ATTORNEYS
How to set a plan for associate development that actually works
October 4, 2019 by
RISK MANAGEMENT
4 bad financial habits that may increase your policy premiums and your malpractice risk
October 4, 2019 by
Ineffective billing and collections practices affect more than the bottom line. They ultimately may determine what the firm has to…
INCREASING PROFITS
How to pay the partners
September 27, 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…
HIRING
Step by step guide to successful lateral hiring
September 27, 2019 by
Attracting a lateral hire requires more than sending out a request for resumes.
To find the candidate it wants, the firm has to decide on the specific qualifications it…
MANAGING STAFF
Want to jump ahead of the competition? Get everybody aiming for the same thing
September 20, 2019 by
No matter what the business, the winning players are always organizations with a motivated and productive workforce…
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
A guide to understanding financial data
September 13, 2019 by
Law practice owners, especially those operating smaller firms, tend not to be super-knowledgeable about…
MARKETING
7 ways to make your firm stand out among your competition
September 13, 2019 by
The competition for clients is fierce and law firms are marketing heavily, says marketing expert…
BLOG
5 ways high-performance organizations make meetings effective
September 6, 2019 by
By J. Elise Keith bio
Every organization has to figure out how to make meetings productive. It’s a complex challenge. To be effective, each meeting needs to…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
To-Dos: Your September office checklist
September 6, 2019 by
Now that the summer is over and you’re facing the final quarter, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. Here are some important tasks you…
BUDGET AND CASH FLOW FORECASTING
Why budgeting and cash flow forecasting are essential for effective law office management
September 6, 2019 by
Regardless of your opinion of budgets, they are vital for building and managing a law practice, says Brenda Barnes, a certified public accountant (CPA) and…
