Law Firm Managing Partner Steps In Front Of Train, Killing Himself
He had been at the helm of the firm since 2006.
Managing Partners Losing Faith In The Economy
For managing partners, the economic outlook can best be described as "cautiously pessimistic."
How AI Is Transforming The Legal Profession (2025)
A survey of professionals reveals the impact of legal work, clients, concerns, and future roles.
Non-Blogging Law Firm Managing Partners And CEOs Playing With Fire?
Managing partners who don't blog are losing out on the opportunity to effectively reach, engage, and connect with their team, their clients, and the public.
Running A Small Sophisticated Practice To Do What Big Firms Can Do
Excellent non-Biglaw firm litigators can represent almost any client at least as well as so-called Biglaw -- but law firm managers need to run their firms right to make this happen, according to columnist John Balestriere.
Almost Always Hire Only Eventual Managing Partners
According to columnist John Balestriere, when you're deciding whom to hire, you should almost always ask whether the person could be running the place someday.
Reinventing The Law Business: A Little Thing That Is Everything – Defining Your Job
If you define your job properly, you will almost always have a great time at work, look forward to coming to work, and view your job as just a sweet thing and a labor of love.
Your Law Firm’s Website Is Failing You.
Here’s What The Best Ones Are Doing Differently.
Managing Partner Sends Cheerful Holiday Reminder That Associates May Be Fired Tomorrow
This Thanksgiving, perhaps you should've been thankful that you had a job.
9 Things That Law Firm Managing Partners Get Wrong About Social Media
Is your ignorance about social media hurting your law firm?
6 Things Managing Partners Need To Know About Law Firm Mergers
Law firm mergers are often bad ideas; if you're going to do one, do it right.
10 Tips For Managing Partners From A Managing Partner Turned General Counsel
If you're involved in law firm management, here are some things you should know.
Private Practice Lawyers: Rater Your Work With In-House Counsel
Please share your thoughts in this brief and anonymous survey.
Biglaw Chairperson Entirely Unexcited About New Job
Check out a Biglaw manager giving the worst line readings since Attack of the Clones....
Morning Docket: 10.08.14
* How are Nevada and Idaho officials reacting to yesterday’s Ninth Circuit ruling striking down gay marriage bans in those states, and how soon might marriages get underway? [BuzzFeed] * In other LGBT legal news, New York City is likely to make it easier for transgender individuals to amend their birth certificates. [New York Times] * Good news for Joan Orie Melvin, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice turned convicted felon: her unorthodox sentence has been stayed (again). [How Appealing] * Eduardo Leite, who has led Baker & McKenzie since 2010, gets another two years at the helm of Biglaw’s biggest firm. [American Lawyer] * Cravath associate Micaela McMurrough scores a victory in tax court for artists. [New York Times] * The ABA has issued a new opinion addressing ethical issues raised during the sale of a law practice. [American Bar Association] * Why do lawyers blog? Tim Baran of Rocket Matter talks to 23 of us. [Legal Productivity]
Musical Chairs: Fried Frank Loses A Former Leader To Freshfields
What's going on at Fried Frank, which has seen significant lateral losses lately?
Managing Partner Confirms That Biglaw Is Really Just A Big Dick Measuring Contest
Size matters in Biglaw.
Mindset Matters: Lawyers Who Lead Well Are Receptive to Change
Are the leaders running your law business effective?