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The “Gratitude Gap” keeps many attorneys stuck in a cycle of striving. This story shows what happens when you stop to acknowledge how far you’ve already come....more
International Faculty member Mark Beese discusses the need for partner-level leadership development in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. Mark shares his perspective on the lack of formal...more
I’ll get right to the point – If your firm isn’t already preparing 3 to 5 year pro forma financial statements that conservatively account for predictable and inevitable events (e.g., retirements, normal turnover, rising...more
Join the movement of forward-thinking firms embracing AI the right way. WHERE LEGAL INNOVATION MEETS REAL IA STRATEGY - Join top legal professionals, AI innovators, and operations experts for a 2-day live experience...more
If you’ve built a successful firm but still feel the pull for more, you’re not alone....more
In a post two years ago this month “Here We Go All Over Again… or Not”, I posed a series of questions about what might happen to the legal world in this era of Generative AI. While the takeover of the industry by computers...more
Modern Pressures, Measured Responses: A Candid Conversation Between GCs and Law Firm Leaders - The ground beneath the legal industry is shifting, and leaders are feeling it in real time. From the unpredictable pace of AI...more
Public Policy & Regulation attorney Willie Phillips discusses his transition from serving as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to becoming a partner at Holland & Knight. With extensive experience as...more
When I was getting ready for law school, I watched The Firm. Tom Cruise, fresh-faced and full of promise, with all these big-name law firms throwing money at him like he was a first-round draft pick. A Mercedes. A Rolex. A...more
When things inevitably shift, the lawyers with strong reputations and broad relationships are the ones who land on their feet....more
Steal the systems that turn lawyers into rainmakers — without cold calls, schmoozing, or burnout - Do you want: - To build a 7-Figure Book Without the Grind - The New Business Development Playbook for Law Firm...more
Several colleagues were recently interviewing for a role as the head of Practice Group Management at a law firm. Some came from firms that I would describe as having empowered their practice group leaders—firms that were, in...more
With recent shifts in trade policies and tariffs, lawyers are increasingly called upon to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. We’ve long recognized that today’s legal advisors must act as business partners to their...more
The lateral hiring market is always in motion—and law firm leaders are frequently under pressure to act. But before you make your next big lateral hire, pause. You have a lot more to lose than you think. The firms that are...more
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains why lawyers, when mapping out their thought leadership strategy, should focus on the angles they take in their thought...more
In May of 2023, I (Mike) tried to raise awareness of the challenges of navigating generational changes by focusing on the impact on partner compensation… The post Navigating Generational Friction in Law Firms appeared first...more
Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr unpack what clients are truly looking for from their outside counsel today, drawing directly from the candid insights shared during last week’s General Counsel panel at the Legal Marketing...more
Mine your law firm’s awards submissions for thought leadership topic gold- Many law firms spend obscene amounts of time, energy, and money each year crafting awards submissions for Chambers, Legal 500, Law360, ALM/Law.com,...more
When I was asked to write about my legacy, my first reaction was, am I old enough for that? But then I thought about the hip replacement I had last year. I've been going through old files and boxes lately, finding things...more
What does it mean to leave a legacy? For some, it’s about mentorship and creating opportunities for those who follow. For others, it’s about building relationships, shaping a culture of inclusion, or making a lasting impact...more
Law firms often struggle with accountability. At its core, accountability means taking responsibility for one’s commitments, a concept that should align naturally with the legal profession’s values. Yet, in many firms, the...more
An interview with Sid Fohrman, Partner at Paul Hastings by Richard Hsu...more
In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr, Vice President of Strategic Development, speaks with Brenda Plowman, a member of Furia Rubel’s International Faculty, about a topic that can make or break a law firm’s...more
With great apologies to Tolstoy, all dysfunctional law firm brands are dysfunctional in their own ways. Maybe it’s the way that a Miami office gets tacked onto a Montana firm because two of the lawyers were friends....more
An interview with Ryan Malloy, Partner at MoFo by Richard Hsu...more