In the words of the late, great baseball Yankees Hall of Famer, Yogi Berra, “It’s like deja vu all over again.” That’s how it seems at times with legal project management (LPM). I’ve been writing about LPM and legal process...more
Innovate or die, they said. Well, you have a chief innovation officer, don’t you? Whether you do or you don’t, it turns out that innovation isn’t so easy. For one thing, it could require a level of risk that many law firm...more
Few people attend law school with the vision of spending most of their days on document review. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But for many lawyers a good day’s work involves building great defense strategies,...more
They are looming, bolder than ever, ready to either take your lunch money or swap your cupcake for a tuna sandwich. ALSPs have a seat at the table, and they’re not going away. According to the 2021 study by the Thomson...more
According to the 2021 study by the Thomson Reuters Institute, nearly 80 percent of firms and 71 percent of law departments surveyed have used ALSPs at one time or another. When you work with ALSPs, here are a few tips you...more
Decision fatigue. It actually is a thing. It has been a subject of articles and studies for decades. An article in New York Times Magazine focused on it nearly 10 years ago. And in case you are ever incarcerated, your...more
People crave normalcy right now. Yet, here you come with a new initiative. But despite everything, this may be the perfect opportunity for your firm to take a different approach. If you have a strong sense of purpose and a...more
Law firms no longer have a choice. They used to. When markets were stable, and profits were rising across the industry, it was challenging to make a compelling case for change. Never mind that many that did are in enviable...more
Everything is a process, even, as the pandemic reminds us, hand hygiene. [ALSPs and Hygiene] We use a myriad of processes in our work, some good, some not so good. The best processes are efficient, predictable, even...more
When my son was born, he was only four pounds. So, he had to spend a few days in the NICU learning how to breathe, swallow, and all of that important baby stuff. Each time I entered the nursery, I had to follow…
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Law firms no longer have a choice. They used to. When markets were stable, and profits were rising across the industry, it was challenging to make a compelling case for change. Never mind that many that did are in enviable...more
You are here… resolutely navigating through the second half of the year 2020, arguably, one of the most memorable eras in modern history. Clearly, there is no better time to redefine success. While the world stood still,...more
Whether they want to be part of the conversation or not, law firms are hearing more about ALSPs these days. It can be tempting to think that it’s all about the Benjamins. After all, corporate clients keep pressuring law firms...more
What will your people do now that they’re working from home? It’s a lot to digest: none of us have been in this situation before. We struggle to maintain control and do the right things for ourselves and our families....more
Circa 2009. Enter legal project management. Of course, successful lawyers have always done some form of LPM. It was how they anticipated costs, risks and scheduling, as well as managed the seemingly elusive billable hour. But...more
The LPM Institute is pleased to offer a comprehensive two-day workshop on legal project management. Register today for this workshop and learn the fundamentals to efficiently and effectively manage your matters or...more
Legal Project Management: It’s Not Just for Big Firms Anymore -
In 2019, we’re seeing more and more smaller firms deciding that they can reap the benefits of LPM....more
LawVision and LPM Institute have created the only LPM certification program that enables you to walk away with all the tools and approaches you need to immediately manage your legal matters -- soups to nuts. ...more
The LPM Institute and LawVision are offering their popular two-day LPM Training Certification Workshop, one of the only legal-specific certification courses available, on Oct. 29th & 30th in New York, NY.
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Last month when I was participating in the Practising Law Institute’s (PLI) annual Project Management for Lawyers seminar, several panelists’ comments resonated with me. One remark was made by a Shareholder, Tim O’Leary,...more
Please join us for this comprehensive two-day workshop on legal project management. Register today for this workshop and learn the fundamentals to efficiently and effectively manage your matters or engagements. This hands-on...more
The LPM Institute and LawVision Group are offering their popular two-day Legal Project Management Certification Workshop, one of the only legal-specific certification courses available, in October 19th & 20th in New York....more
“Technologically savvy … consistent high quality work output … innovate … fresh perspective … incorporating new technology into our work processes … simplifying our approach … constantly evaluating our approach to projects...more
In recent years, a cultural fascination has emerged with the so-called “millennial” generation. Defined as those born from the early 1980s to around 2000, this generation thinks and works differently than prior generations....more