Firm Leadership, Law Firm Partners, Corporate Culture

Professional Envy: Understanding and Overcoming Workplace Jealousy

Jaburg Wilk on 11/5/2024

Fulton J. Sheen said, “Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.” While harsh, this observation rings particularly true in competitive workplace environments, where success often breeds resentment among colleagues....more

Partner Turnover: It’s Not Just About The Money

LawVision on 9/4/2024

After 20 years in partner recruiting, I have learned from hundreds of recruiters and thousands of candidates what motivates partners to change firms. And it might surprise you to learn that money is usually far down – or...more

The Diversity Dilemma in Big Law: Insights and Solutions

Leopard Solutions on 7/24/2024

Leopard Solutions, a SurePoint company, has unveiled its latest white paper, "Diversity in Big Law: Aspirations, Challenges, and the Path Forward." This comprehensive report, conducted in partnership with Above the Law,...more

Acceptance is Key

Jaburg Wilk on 7/22/2024

Acceptance is hard. At times it is easier, but it is always a process. Frequently it revolves around a change. And we all have varying degrees of change tolerance. Our recent move tested both the ability to manage change...more

Leadership and Beyond: Board Service as a Catalyst for Lawyer Development

JD Supra Perspectives on 7/19/2024

Board service provides a unique avenue for lawyers to expand their professional horizons. Lana Manganiello explains how....more

After 35 Years, Now What’s Next for Law Firms?

LawVision on 7/10/2024

By Co-Founding Principals Susan Raridon Lambreth and Joseph Altonji Co-author Susan Raridon Lambreth wrote an article for the American Bar Association Journal (ABA Journal) in 1989 about the future of law firms over the next...more

Three Ways to Foster Collaboration in Your Law Firm

LawVision on 4/2/2024

At the College of Law Practice Management Futures Conference March 12 – 13, the theme was networks – collaborative, neural, professional, and more. There were many excellent presentations and the sharing in the breakout...more

For LPM, Charisma is Undying Belief

LawVision on 3/12/2024

Here’s an idea for LPM leadership. We’ll welcome spring with the ending of our three-part series on charisma. Again, we recommend viewing the Simon Sinek video that forms the basis for this series. It’s both entertaining and...more

When Culture and Strategy Clash

LawVision on 10/10/2023

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker We’ve all heard this famous admonition from the founder of management consulting, but what does it mean to us, today, in the legal world?...more

Practice Group Management: The Key to More Effective Use of Investment Time to Build Your Firm

LawVision on 9/5/2023

Most firms today have embraced effective and empowered practice management for many reasons: improved engagement and retention of their valued professionals, greater profitability, more collaboration and teamwork, enhanced...more

Strategic Marketing Insights for Small- and Mid-Size Law Firms: Highlights from Our Latest Webinar

ClientsFirst Consulting on 8/18/2023

In the competitive landscape of the legal sector, the right marketing strategies can set a firm apart. For small- and mid-size law firms, with less resources and budget, this differentiation is crucial. With ever-evolving...more

Gender Equality Remains a Challenge for Big Law and Actionable Strategies to Combat it.

Leopard Solutions on 5/4/2023

Leopard Solutions’ latest Women in Big Law report points to women's challenges in Big Law persist, despite some progress in recent years. There have been improvements in gender focus initiatives at some top firms while others...more

Learn How to Refine Your Corporate Culture Through Radical Candor and Inclusivity with NY Times Best-Selling Author Kim Scott

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. on 4/10/2023

Welcome to On Record PR. I’m your host Gina Rubel. Today, I’m going on record with Kim Scott, the author of Just Work and Radical Candor and co-founder of a company that helps people put the ideas in her books into practice....more

Law Firm Merger Business Case Development: The ‘Script’ is Evolving with the Times

LawVision on 12/6/2022

Something interesting is happening in the world of law firm merger matchmaking and due diligence. Specifically, the order of importance for the key components of the vitally important compelling business case is shifting for...more

Why Are Women Leaving Big Law and What Can Law Firms Do About it?

Leopard Solutions on 7/25/2022

At the end of 2021, the Leopard Solutions team was preparing our annual round-up of lawyer hiring and departure trends. As we sifted through the data, we noticed something startling about the numbers of women lawyers who...more

How to Create Lasting Change in Your Law Firm

International Lawyers Network on 7/29/2021

Are we STILL talking about change?? Yes, we are. And for two reasons – first, we’re really still in a global pandemic (the CDC is just about to recommend that vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors again if some of us...more

The Practice Group Leader as Change Agent, Part 2

LawVision on 11/24/2020

If Practice Group Leaders were important before, they are even more critical during this period of intense change. They are, in fact, change agents, the leaders who will help propel the most progressive firms forward to face...more

Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 22: Rick Walsh, Lewis Rice LLC | United States

International Lawyers Network on 11/13/2020

Rick Walsh is the Chairman of Lewis Rice, a leading regional law firm based in St. Louis, Missouri with additional strategic offices. They are also a member of the International Lawyers Network. In this episode, Lindsay and...more

Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 21: Carl Grassi, McDonald Hopkins LLC | United States

International Lawyers Network on 10/9/2020

Carl Grassi is a partner with and former chairman of McDonald Hopkins, a top-notch law firm with strategic offices throughout the US and a member of the International Lawyers Network. In this episode, Lindsay and Carl dig...more

Three Elements for Shaping a Successful Law Firm Virtual Retreat

JD Supra Perspectives on 9/10/2020

Jill Huse with a look at the three aspects you need to consider when planning your firm's virtual retreat right now....more

Communication Advice for Introverted Leaders in Law Firms

LawVision on 8/27/2020

According to some studies, about half or slightly more than half of the people around the world land on the introverted side of the spectrum. Yet, according to one…...more

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Law Firm Partnership

LawVision on 7/21/2020

In the last century, law firms have grown in size and partnerships have expanded from a few partners to now hundreds to thousands of partners in some of the largest global firms. Meanwhile the legal structures of those...more

Keep Showing Up

International Lawyers Network on 6/11/2020

“Keep Showing Up” is a phrase that Des Linden, an American long distance runner, and winner of the Boston Marathon, repeats often. It’s a mantra that I use in my own running, particularly as I come back from injury and need...more

Lawyer Autonomy And You're Not The Boss Of ME-ISM

Timothy Corcoran - Corcoran Consulting Group on 3/26/2020

Lawyers tend to prefer working alone. Many don’t enjoy being managed. That’s fine. To each his own. The desire for independence is neither good nor bad. There are times when it’s a valuable and necessary trait. ...more

Show Me (More Than) the Money

LawVision on 2/25/2020

Law firms that operate under the premise that money is the top motivator for shareholders are likely underachieving, wasting the firm’s potential, and are at risk of serious crisis or worse, particularly in the event of any...more

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