Taking the next step in your law career: law partner or law founder? Seasoned lawyers eventually need to consider where they ultimately want their career to lead. For many, the question boils down to becoming a law partner or law founder. How do they choose? The partner track Traditionally held up as the only career [...]
How to prepare for law firm competition from nontraditional firms Law firm competition has always existed, but the modern landscape has altered it in some significant ways. Look beyond that law firm down the street when considering the competition. Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) These firms offer legal services through nontraditional platforms or delivery methods, [...]
Choosing the Right Law Office for for Sustainable Growth As large law firms grapple with the question of bringing attorneys and staff back to the office or adopting hybrid work models, independent lawyers face similar choices. When choosing the right law office setting for you, consider how you want your practice to grow. Home Office [...]
Why a lawyer strengths assessment can help you create a more focused firm Do you know your own strengths? As an independent lawyer, understanding the unique value you provide can help focus your firm strategy, and a lawyer strengths assessment provides a great place to start. Start with What You Like This week, take note [...]
To give your law firm new life through adaptability Any business can grow stagnant, and any business owner can lose momentum over time. If you're ready to give your law firm new life, read on. Reversing burnout If you have operated your independent or small law firm for some time, you likely have experienced the [...]
Creating a law client experience that generates referrals and repeat business Your law firm can create a unique brand position by focusing more on the law client experience than on services. As Lawyerist reports: "Businesses that excel in designing great customer experience grow revenues 4%–8% above their market, according to Bain and Company. A great [...]
How much space do you need for your law firm office? As you consider your strategic plan for the next year to five years, how much space will help you create a successful law firm office? That answer will of course vary. If you operate an independent practice, maybe you only need space for you [...]
Strategic law firm outsourcing can help you streamline your business For entrepreneurial lawyers transitioning from start-up to growth mode, strategic small law firm outsourcing can help you maximize your impact. When you first launched your practice, you likely handled everything from case work to billing on your own. As your law firm grows, however, you [...]
Strategic law firm partnerships expand your reach as you stay nimble Modern lawyers and law firms have challenges traditional models of law firm structure and client service. For some, that means forgoing the law partner track and creating strategic law firm partnerships instead. Why choose collaborators rather than partners? In traditional law firms, the firm [...]
