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Newest Articles Making a Graceful Exit: Transitioning Key Clients to the Next Generation As the population ages, law firms need to find ways to help their senior leaders retire gracefully. At some point, any lawyer must confront the issue of transitioning the practice to others. Successful transitions come as the result of thoughtful planning that smooth the path into life beyond the law. More... See also – Young Rainmakers: Law Firms Must Look to the Next Generation Take Your Practice to the Next Level: Hire a Coach A growing number of lawyers have discovered personal coaching as a highly effective way to improve their careers. Since the key elements of a lawyer’s career are uniquely individual — personality, ambitions, preferences and goals — it makes sense that individual, tailored coaching is the most effective route to get there quickly. More... See also – Coaching 2.0: An Interactive, Involved Approach See also – Lawyer Coaching Will Boost ROY – Return on Yourself Outsourcing is “In” … But Be Sure to Demonstrate Value Outsourcing is a fundamental business strategy that allows individuals and organizations to focus on what they are best at, without diluting those capabilities by pursuing other, less productive areas. Outsourcing can benefit all sides in the legal service equation, but the key is to understand the value and convey it to the client. More... See also – Outsource Administrative Tasks by Hiring a Virtual Assistant Conflict Resolution at Law Firms: A Juggling Act It's no surprise that conflict regularly spills over to affect the working relationships among lawyers, managers and staff. Unfortunately, the skills and rules that win in the courtroom differ significantly from those that lead to good conflict resolution in the workplace. Here are some tips to help lawyers make that distinction. More... How to Design the Right Compensation System for Your Law Firm The best compensation approach gets away from a system that rewards only the individuals who stand out from the crowd, by also rewarding those individuals who help the crowd perform better. Profit-based systems are the best solution, because they give everyone the incentive to work for the financial health of the firm. More... Hiring and Working with Support Staff: A Guide for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers While most large firms have well-established procedures for hiring staff, it’s different for solo or small firms. When should you hire an assistant, where do you find someone, and how much should you pay them? How can you train staff to be effective firm marketers and to improve client service? Read on for answers to these questions and much more. More... Other Articles Win-Win Negotiation Skills for Lawyers: The Art of Getting What You Both Want Ready, Set, Bill? An Orientation Blueprint for New Associates How to Attract (and Keep) the Best and Brightest Legal Talent What to Look For In a Partnership Agreement A 10-Step Program for Becoming Partner How to Retain Top Female Talent, and What Women Should Look For in a Law Firm Guide to Successful Associate Evaluations Guide to Accessibility Planning for Law Firms Recruiting & Retaining Top Talent in Today’s Legal Marketplace The Birth of Parental Leave Essential Reading: The Trusted Advisor Death by Memorandum: Lessons Learned from the Clifford Chance Memo When Your Assets Have Feet Guide to Human Resources for Law Firms Planning Ahead for Partner Retirement Civility in the Legal Practice Revitalization: A Key to Planning Successful Firm and Solo Practice Transitions Knowing How to Listen Taking the Lead All About Culture

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