Size Matters: Signing Off
Valerie Katz signs off as she makes her transition from a small law firm to an in-house position...
Size Matters: Who Wants It All?
Can women at small law firms have it all? Insights from Valerie Katz.
How AI Is Transforming The Legal Profession (2025)
A survey of professionals reveals the impact of legal work, clients, concerns, and future roles.
Size Matters: Billing Sucks, But Small-Firm Lawyers Need To Do It Better
While billing is an awful experience, small-firm attorneys need to do it better, according to columnist Valerie Katz.
Size Matters: How A Bad Economy Means Good Business For A New Boutique Firm
How can you take advantage of the bad economy in a way that makes financial sense? Open a boutique law firm.
Size Matters: A New Way To Outsource
What can small law firms learn from the Duggar family from 19 Kids & Counting? Apparently a lot.
Size Matters: Should Small Firms Include Dewey’s Demise In Their Newsletters?
Is Dewey's demise good news for small law firms?
Take Control Of Your Firm’s Finances With Tools Built For Success
Position your firm for long-term growth with better financial visibility and control. Learn how to track performance, manage spending, and plan strategically—download the full e-book now.
Size Matters: How To Network Without Getting Wasted
Networking is tough, especially for introverts. Valerie Katz is here to help.
Size Matters: Do Not Cry At Work And Other No-Nos
Most people know not to cry at the office. What other icky behaviors should small firm attorneys avoid at work?
Size Matters: The Results Show
Some surprising results from our survey...
Size Matters: Do Part-Time, Small-Firm Attorneys Exist? Take This Survey So We Can Find Out!
Do part-time, small-firm attorneys exist? Take this survey so we can find out!
How Strong Is Your Firm’s Financial Visibility?
Discover how to gain more control over your firm’s finances and unlock smarter growth strategies—take a quick financial visibility quiz designed for law firms.
Size Matters: Is There Such a Thing As a Part-Time Small-Firm Attorney?
Are small firms a good place for women attorneys who want to have a family?
Size Matters: Are Associates at Small Law Firms Screwed?
The future looks bright for small law firms and their partners. But what about small-firm associates?
Size Matters: Small-Firm Lawyers Need Recess
Valerie Katz found an article that confirms her long-held views on how to succeed as a small-firm lawyer: take frequent breaks, go on vacation, nap, and wear sweatpants. Don't believe her? Check this out
Size Matters: Spring Clean Your Résumé
Spring has sprung, and instead of just cleaning out your home, small-firm columnist Valerie Katz advises that you should spring clean your résumé, too.
Size Matters: Bachelor Ben Teaches Small Firms How to Pick a New Hire
Like many other Bachelor fans, Valerie Katz devoted approximately 14 hours last night to finding out who Bachelor Ben chose as his future wife. After much soul-searching and a pensive walk through Switzerland, Ben picked Courtney, the model who everyone hated. Ben’s path to “true love” is a lesson not just for pathetic women but also for small-firm hiring partners. Here are the top five takeaways….