Firm Leadership, Law Practice Management

SWOT Analysis for Law Firms

Omnizant on 9/13/2024

SWOT is not just a fancy business acronym—it is a powerful yet straightforward framework for understanding and elevating your law firm. If you’re like a lot of lawyers, you may have launched your solo firm after spending...more

Stay Curious

Jaburg Wilk on 9/11/2024

You may not think it, but it is good to be the dumbest person in the room. Knowing and acknowledging it to others lets you learn. This allows you an opportunity to learn what otherwise would be lost. The room may be full of...more

Sometimes Those Who Don’t Speak Have the Most To Say

Jaburg Wilk on 9/9/2024

Each of us is a part of a group in relation to our work. You are a part of the company where you work. And you are probably part of smaller formal groups comprised of you and co-workers, as well as part of other...more

Partner Turnover: It’s Not Just About The Money

LawVision on 9/4/2024

After 20 years in partner recruiting, I have learned from hundreds of recruiters and thousands of candidates what motivates partners to change firms. And it might surprise you to learn that money is usually far down – or...more

Hsu Untied interview with Al Araiza, Partner at Perkins Coie

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu) on 8/30/2024

An interview with Al Araiza, Partner at Perkins Coie by Richard Hsu...more

Hsu Untied interview with John Hueston, Founding Partner at Hueston Hennigan

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu) on 8/29/2024

An interview with John Hueston, Founding Partner at Hueston Hennigan by Richard Hsu...more

Hsu Untied interview with Bobby Malhotra, Partner at Winston & Strawn

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu) on 8/23/2024

An interview with Bobby Malhotra, Partner at Winston & Strawn by Richard Hsu...more

Taking the Pulse of the Legal Industry Using High-Level Data: On Record PR

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. on 8/19/2024

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Mike Abbott, Head of The Thomson Reuters Institute, to discuss how data and market insights are key to crafting effective law firm strategy in an ever-changing...more

Clinton Gary of CREDO Consulting on Collaborative Growth: A Guide for CMOs and Managing Partners - Passle's CMO Series Podcast...

Passle on 8/14/2024

Effective law firm leadership hinges on collaboration across all functions. When lawyers, teams, and practices work together, it can be a game-changer for marketing and business development, driving the firm’s growth. In...more

Understanding (and Watching) Your Competition

Omnizant on 8/13/2024

Don’t jump off a cliff, even if you think your competitors are magically reaching prospects just over the edge. In reality, your firm’s path to success probably doesn’t follow the same road as your competitors, even if you...more

Building a Prosperous Future for Law Firms with Succession Consultant David Wood

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. on 8/5/2024

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with succession consultant David Wood to discuss implementing programs that secure the prosperity of law firms for future leadership. After a 38-year career as a...more

Building a Prosperous Future for Law Firms: On Record PR

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. on 8/5/2024

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with succession consultant David Wood to discuss implementing programs that secure the prosperity of law firms for future leadership....more

Comparison Is the Thief of Joy

Jaburg Wilk on 8/5/2024

If you compare your life with others, especially those you believe to be more successful or happier than you are, you will be unhappy in your life. Teddy Roosevelt said “Comparison is the thief of joy” more than a century ago...more

Be On Time, Every Time!

Jaburg Wilk on 8/2/2024

Poor time management limits success more than people realize it does. The people you work for, whether bosses or clients, will notice if you show up late or miss a deadline. When you do, it reflects poorly on you and your...more

Beyond Legal Advice: Understanding Your Clients for Better Service

International Lawyers Network on 7/31/2024

In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, maintaining strong client relationships is more crucial than ever. Clients expect not only legal expertise but also personalized service, empathy, and a deep understanding of their...more

Staying Nimble and Embracing Values Are Essential for Mid-Size Law Firms’ Survival

McGlinchey Stafford on 7/30/2024

In the ever-evolving legal landscape, mid-size law firms find themselves at a critical juncture. Seismic shifts, accelerated by the pandemic, have reshaped the very fabric of our industry. Now, more than ever, agility,...more

The Diversity Dilemma in Big Law: Insights and Solutions

Leopard Solutions on 7/24/2024

Leopard Solutions, a SurePoint company, has unveiled its latest white paper, "Diversity in Big Law: Aspirations, Challenges, and the Path Forward." This comprehensive report, conducted in partnership with Above the Law,...more

Communication Is Hard; Work to Improve How You Communicate Constructive Feedback

Jaburg Wilk on 7/22/2024

Many people sugarcoat what they say to save another’s feelings. I think this is because most people shy away from potentially confrontational conversations or don’t know how to effectively communicate something negative or...more

Acceptance is Key

Jaburg Wilk on 7/22/2024

Acceptance is hard. At times it is easier, but it is always a process. Frequently it revolves around a change. And we all have varying degrees of change tolerance. Our recent move tested both the ability to manage change...more

After 35 Years, Now What’s Next for Law Firms?

LawVision on 7/10/2024

By Co-Founding Principals Susan Raridon Lambreth and Joseph Altonji Co-author Susan Raridon Lambreth wrote an article for the American Bar Association Journal (ABA Journal) in 1989 about the future of law firms over the next...more

Inspiration Matters, So Don’t Lose Yours

Jaburg Wilk on 7/9/2024

Inspiration can hit you anytime. When it does, you know it instantly. Many times, the timing is inconvenient. When this happens, you have to take steps to not lose that inspiration. It happens to me frequently and at...more

Being Grateful

Jaburg Wilk on 7/9/2024

Many attorneys (and I assume others) have this somewhat canned response when someone asks them how it’s going. It’s generally some version of “It’s another day” or “Different day, same stuff.” The message being communicated...more

Modernization is a Strategic Imperative for Today’s Litigation Function

UnitedLex on 6/28/2024

It’s modernize or be left behind, according to a new survey released by UnitedLex, the first of an annual series of reports about senior litigation professionals and their practice. The report, Mandate to Modernize: A Deep...more

Navigating a Shifting Landscape

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model on 6/28/2024

An Interview with Dr. Maura Grossman by Kate Halloran - What do you recommend that law firms focus on when developing policies around the responsible use of AI? Firms must have a very clear idea of the scope of permissible...more

10 Years Later: It’s Still Minders Over Matters

LawVision on 6/25/2024

What difference does a decade make? In the legal industry, which has often been voted ‘Most Resistant to Change,’ a lot and not much all at once. Ten years ago – almost to the day – I wrote a blog titled Law Firm Client...more

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