Lessons in Leadership, the Law Firm Way
The fundamental task of law firm leaders is to help everyone in the firm work together. Lawyers and staff should share an outlook that shapes the development of common goals and agreement on how to achieve them. Lack of such an outlook inevitably can be traced to lack of leadership.

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How to Secure Your Laptop Before Crossing the Border
A new U.S. border security policy poses a potential threat to solicitor-client privilege. What do you need to know, and how can you protect sensitive data? Here are 10 steps you can take to shield sensitive information, like that protected by solicitor-client privilege, when crossing the border.

The Nuts and Bolts of Delegation in Law Firms: Build the Right Relationships for the Best Results
Technology has conspired with traditional attitudes to make many lawyers believe they truly can go it alone. The successful legal practice requires a team—even if that is just you and an assistant to whom you can delegate work that doesn’t require your skill and personal attention.

• Greening Your Law Firm: A Practical Guide to Creating an Environment-Friendly Law Office
• Make Partners Face Up to Each Other at a Firm Retreat
• Making a Graceful Exit: Transitioning Key Clients to the Next Generation
• Anatomy of a Law Firm Website (Re)Design
• Take Your Practice to the Next Level: Hire a Coach
• The ABCs of SEO

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What Do You Do With Client Feedback?
Although more firms are asking for feedback, many don’t follow up on the information they get.