Firm Management
Lawyers as Managers: How to Be a Champion for Your Firm and Employees
Today more than ever, all members of a law firm must work together as a team for the benefit of clients. Coordinating and getting the most out of everyone’s contributions is the responsibility of a firm’s managers, whether they are lawyers or administrators. The fact is that few lawyers enter the profession with management experience…. Read More »
Categories: Book, Content Type, Firm ManagementThe graceful exit: Leaving practice on a high note
In the last few years of their careers, many lawyers begin to think about the meaning of legacy. What has been my contribution? How will I be remembered? Part of being a professional means having a vision beyond simply working a job and earning money. Most lawyers are guided by personal values, a commitment to… Read More »
Categories: 2017 August Managing Change, Articles, Content Type, Features, Firm Management, LAWPRO Magazine, Legal Careers, Succession Planning, TopicsOutsourcing your law firm’s cybersecurity
According to a survey¹ of UK law firms, a quarter of them have been the victims of cyberattacks, as have almost a third of US firms according to the ABA Legal Technology Survey Report. While there has not been a similar survey done of Canadian firms, the numbers are probably similar. And the high-publicity hacks… Read More »
Categories: 2017 August Managing Change, Articles, Cyber dangers, Firm Management, Legal Technology, Tech TipsBook review – The Lawyer’s Guide to Succession Planning
No one likes to think about getting older, and lawyers may tend to put off thinking about the day they have to retire from the profession they love and the firms they have spent a lifetime building. However, the fact is that there is a wave of Boomers hitting retirement age (90 million in North… Read More »
Categories: 2017 August Managing Change, Articles, Book Review, Content Type, Firm Management, Legal Careers, Solo and Small Firm, Succession PlanningSuccessful Lawyer: Powerful Strategies for Transforming Your Practice
Gerald A. Riskin, published 2005 (available as 256 page book or 6 audio CDs, 330 mins) Global management consultant and trusted advisor to many of the world’s largest law firms, Gerry Riskin goes beyond simple concept or theory and delivers a book packed with practical advice that you can implement right away. By using the… Read More »
Categories: Book, Firm Management, Legal Careers, Solo and Small FirmHow to Start and Build a Law Practice Platinum 5th Edition
Jay G. Foonberg, published 2004, 704 pages This classic ABA bestseller has been used by tens of thousands of lawyers as the comprehensive guide to planning, launching, and growing a successful practice. It’s packed with over 600 pages of guidance on identifying the right location, finding clients, setting fees, managing your office, maintaining an ethical… Read More »
Categories: Book, Finances, Firm Management, Legal Careers, Marketing, Solo and Small FirmThrough the Client’s Eyes: New Approaches to Get Clients to Hire You Again and Again 3rd Edition
Henry W. Ewalt and Andrew W. Ewalt, published 2008, 300 pages This updated edition of the two-time bestseller Through the Client’s Eyes is for every attorney who has struggled with the love-hate traits inherent in the practice of law. Used as a comprehensive guidebook, you’ll learn how to better cultivate your existing client relationships without… Read More »
Categories: Book, Firm Management, MarketingComplete Guide to Marketing Your Practice 2nd Edition
Edited by James A. Durham & Deborah McMurray, published 2003, 328 pages with CD-ROM This expanded and revised edition of The Complete Guide to Marketing Your Law Practice will help you master the creative marketing solutions you need. It’s packed with practical ideas, innovative strategies, useful checklists, and sample marketing and action plans to help… Read More »
Categories: Book, Firm Management, MarketingInternet Branding for Lawyers: Building the Client-Centred Website
Jeff Lantz, published 2012, 221 pages An effective law firm brand and a compelling website are two of the most critical aspects of law firm marketing, as they can have a tremendous impact on new client development and revenue. How can attorneys create an effective brand and website that will deliver new clients? What works… Read More »
Categories: Book, Firm Management, MarketingStrengthening Your Firm: Strategies for Success
Edited by Arthur G. Greene, published 1997, 200 pages Here’s an “owner’s manual” for the successful management of today’s law firm. Editor Arthur Greene and a team of experts share valuable insights and practical advice on important topics such as: adapting to change, meeting partnership challenges, dealing with financial problems and governance, improving leadership and… Read More »
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