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 [...]
Want to get paid faster? Tips for better invoice processing
Law firms with inefficient invoicing are probably leaving money on the table with every file that moves through the office. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
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