Beach Reads: Books To Help You Run A Successful 21st Century Law Firm

Invest in a few of these books and get started on the path to updating your law practice.

Over the years, I’ve accumulated a rather sizable library of law practice management and legal technology books, the vast majority of which were complimentary copies that arrived on my doorstep so that I could review them. They cover a wide range of topics of interest to lawyers, from firms both big and small, who are tasked with the business side of running a law firm.

I figured a roundup of some of my favorites might be a worthwhile endeavor. After all, the practice of law is changing rapidly, shaped by technological advances, globalization, and increased competition. And now that 31 states require lawyers to maintain technology competence, why not brush up on the latest legal tech advancements and law practice management advice by reading a book or two?

The nuts and bolts of law practice

Here are three books that will get you up to speed on starting and running a law practice, while also laying the groundwork for a successful legal career:

The Ins and Outs of Legal Technology

Technology changes so quickly that it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Get your head out of the sand and get up to speed on the latest legal technology advancements with these three books:

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Finding and Keeping Clients

Successful marketing leads the way to a successful law practice. After all, without clients, you won’t have much of a practice. In these three books you’ll find lots of great advice for lawyers seeking to stand out in the competitive 21st century legal landscape:

The Big Picture

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Two authors stand out in this category. First, there’s Richard Susskind, the acclaimed legal futurist who has an uncanny knack for predicting where the legal profession is headed and how technology will shape it. In each of these books, he shares his wisdom and insight:

Then there’s Mitch Kowalski, who always provides a visionary and thought-provoking take on how lawyers will work in the future. You’ll find lots of forward-thinking ideas and predictions in these two books:

So those are my recommendations. Invest in a few of these books and get started on the path to updating your law practice. Read a book or two this summer and get on the path to becoming the best 21st century lawyer you can be!


Niki BlackNicole Black is a Rochester, New York attorney and the Legal Technology Evangelist at MyCase, web-based law practice management software. She’s been blogging since 2005, has written a weekly column for the Daily Record since 2007, is the author of Cloud Computing for Lawyers, co-authors Social Media for Lawyers: the Next Frontier, and co-authors Criminal Law in New York. She’s easily distracted by the potential of bright and shiny tech gadgets, along with good food and wine. You can follow her on Twitter @nikiblack and she can be reached at niki.black@mycase.com.

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