Skip-level meetings: What they are and why you should consider doing them
Regular meetings with lower-tier employees can give firm leaders invaluable insights and perspectives. Read more @ suzimcalpine.com
Partner turnover: It’s not just about the money
Partners are far more likely to leave law firms due to friction with managers or other internal conflicts than over compensation, says a legal recruiter. Read more @ lawvision.com
How to avoid the ‘Sunday Scaries’
Tips for coping with the onset of the anxiety or dread legal professionals say they commonly experience on the eve of a new work week. Read more @ alanet.org
Strengthening client relationships: The power of the Q4 meeting
An annual non-billable chat is a good way to learn the concerns and objectives of clients, particularly business clients, and to reinforce attorney-client ties. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
The numbers don’t lie – legal analytics are winning
From predicting the likely outcome of litigation to improving workflow efficiency, it is clear that legal analytics are gaining trust at many firms. Read more @ alanet.org
Legal Ethics: The ethical challenges of representing clients with diminished capacity
Legal Ethics: The ethical challenges posed by diminished-capacity clients By Sari W. Montgomery With an increasingly aging population, more and more lawyers face the prospect of dealing with clients with [...]
Mastering the art of client credit allocation conversations
Sensitive though they can be, discussions over allocating credit for successful work are an essential aspect of law firm partnership. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
How competitive intelligence (CI) can support law firm strategy
Some law firm leaders are increasingly relying on CI professionals for insights into practice planning and positioning. Read more @ strategiesandvoices.org
The virtues of direct communications with law firm clients over pricing
The author argues that there are better options than engagement letters or e-billing platforms when informing clients of rate increases. Read more @ lawvision.com
Succession Planning: ‘What’s in it for me?’ Compensation pitfalls that doom law firm succession planning
Succession Planning: ‘What’s in it for me?’ Compensation pitfalls that doom law firm succession planning By David E. Wood An entire generation of senior partners is retiring from law firms [...]
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