Law firms bleed talent because they refuse to build leaders
A firm’s top biller may not necessarily be its best leader, yet for generations that’s been the main qualification when firms look to fill top leadership roles. Read more @ [...]
Geography is [not] destiny
Thinking of expanding your firm into a new city? Here are factors to consider before taking the plunge. Read more @ adamsmithesq.com
The hidden cost of a bad hire to a small law firm
In a small law firm – perhaps even more than in a larger one – a hiring mistake can create problems that show up fast, spread wide, and last long. [...]
2 heads may not be better than 1 when handling some litigation
Sometimes, enlisting two firms to work on the same case only creates headaches for lawyers and unnecessary expense for clients. Read more @ abovethelaw.com
It is leadership that is crucial in shaping outcomes in uncertain times
When a high-velocity event occurs, leadership can still be counted on to take charge when holes in a firm’s crisis planning appear. Read more @ globallegalpost.com
If asking for reviews feels awkward, steal these scripts
Most satisfied clients are happy to give you a good review if you make it easy for them and ask in a way that feels natural. Read more @ legalmarketingblog.com
How to stay top of mind with former clients
Don’t assume you’ll be retained the next time a former client needs a lawyer, no matter how good a job you did for them previously. Read more @ legalmarketingblog.com
Your law firm actually can run without you when you are on vacation
A task management system can give you the peace of mind to really get away from work this summer when you’re on vacation. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
Let’s grab coffee: Supercharging a practice with dialogue and caffeine
An attorney says that by building coffee chats into their weekly schedules, lawyers can transform their business development efforts. Read more @ abovethelaw.com
More law firms should allow remote August work policies
With August the slowest month of the year for court activity, more law firm leaders should consider providing work-remotely Augusts for their staffs, a lawyer contends. Read more @ abovethelaw.com
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