Once upon a time in Biglaw, everyone knew this firm.
If you're finally ready to hang your own shingle, there's one thing you need to keep in mind: running a law firm means running a business. Even if you're the sharpest legal mind in the state, you're not going...
Happiness is in fact possible in the legal profession; firms, organizations and the individuals in them simply need to pay attention to the things that actually cultivate it, which is often the opposite of what society tells us really matters.
How can you keep potential clients from running to another firm after you've given them free advice in an initial consultation?
Lawyers like rules. They are, after all, our bread and butter. And good firms establish some basic rules that govern their operation: intake policies, conflict checks, accounting procedures, and the like. They're essential to making sure the firm runs...
As a self-described “young female litigator” three years ago she was looking for an outlet – a m...
Cyber attacks against some of the country's top law firms are reigniting concerns about the legal industry's handling of data breaches.
"Self-care? Are you kidding? I have to work as much as humanly possible."
The lack of female representation in the upper echelons of law firms has sparked a new wave of hand-wringing and analysis. One explanation is that women, often the primary caregivers,
Workaholic attorneys may be spending too little time marketing and too much time lawyering. In the long term, this can make lawyers vulnerable to economic dips. The realities of today's economy make it necessary for attorneys both at large firms...
As service providers ourselves, lawyers should think about why we choose the service providers we use in our personal lives -- about what they do right to keep us loyal, and what they could possibly do wrong to make us look elsewhere.
Data on attorneys with disabilities is scant, but firms with robust outreach programs are discovering just how diverse their ranks are – and can be.
Litigation services are crucial for law firms and companies to succeed in large and even daily tasks during legal affairs. It is important to be acquainted with the duties that legal services provide to benefit and maximize your business activities. Litigation support services are designed to assist law firms and general counsels with legal proceedings
Which firm is banning personal email at work? Hint: it's a bit of a trick question.
How to give your legal technology product a chance.
Time to bounce from your firm? Want to take clients with you? What about ethical duties? You need to make sure you know How To Leave A Law Firm.
I cover the legal industry for a living and I had no idea.
By the end of their career, over 80% of attorneys end up in a law firm with less than 25 attorneys. When it comes to business development, there are severa