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When Should Law Firms Speak Out On An Issue?

Elizabeth Lampert

In an era of ESG characterized by heightened awareness of social justice issues, including terrorism, racial injustice, and reproductive rights, the question of whether law firms should take a public stance has become a significant discussion among firm leaders, businesses, and their employees.

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Embracing Drivers of Performance Other Than Billable Hours Can Be More Efficient and Resilient to Change

Tracy LaLonde

By shifting some focus away from input (billable hours) and embracing output (results), law firms can become more efficient and resilient to industry changes, improve client satisfaction, attract top talent and be better equipped to meet other, more long-term financial targets.

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Lack of a Succession Plan Can Lead to the Death of a Law Firm

J. Mark Santiago

Firms with aging managing partners should develop a succession plan for transferring clients and management responsibilities (over a five-to-ten-year transition period) to the firm's younger attorneys.

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New Partner Training Is a Key Component of Law Firm Success

Sharon Meit Abrahams

Training new partners helps them develop the necessary skills to become successful attorneys and eventually leaders in their firms. This investment demonstrates the commitment the firm has to the young partner which will reduce attrition and enhance engagement.

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Billing Harmony: 5 Tips for Crafting Clear Billing Guidelines

Jennifer Sherman

Clear billing guidelines are essential for effectively managing client relationships and preventing costly and time-consuming billing disputes. Well-defined billing standards set expectations upfront, ensure consistent application of rates and procedures and provide transparency around what work will be performed and how it will be billed.

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Best Practices In Building Contingency Fee Practices

Philip Iovieno

There are two major factors motivating firms to move in the direction of more risk sharing and more contingency work. The first is client-driven, the second is basic law firm economics.

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2023 GC Compensation Survey: Pay Rises, But Not Everyone Is Happy About It Image

2023 GC Compensation Survey: Pay Rises, But Not Everyone Is Happy About It

Chris O'Malley

Tech companies grabbed six of the top 10 slots on the list, which ranks by total compensation. The five most-highly paid legal chiefs received more than $20 million, while all the top 10 collected more than $15 million.

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A Key to Success: Start the Difficult Conversation You're Avoiding

Rudhir Krishtel

This article addresses why difficult conversations are especially challenging in the legal environment, the value of having them, and offers a framework with a few extremely valuable tools for navigating these sticky situations to engage in these dialogues more directly and effectively.

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Mastering Collaboration: Enhance Productivity With Your Outside Marketing Agency

Melanie Trudeau

For law firms seeking to thrive in today's competitive landscape, partnering with a specialized marketing and PR agency is a strategic imperative. Agencies possess a deep understanding of the intricate balance between legal expertise and effective brand communication.

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Building the Law Firm of the Future

Joel Wirchin

As organizations strive for growth into the future, outsourcing helps to find the balance between risk and opportunity, between cost and access to new skills and capabilities, curating innovation, and incorporating new remote working norms.

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