Law firm leadership for a changing world September 14, 2011 Michael Dempster How innovative lawyers are shaking up the business model to thrive in the information age.
Leading for future growth July 14, 2011 Michael Dempster Why understanding the needs of young talent must be part of your retention strategy.
Connecting with clients June 16, 2011 Michael Rappaport Online lawyer referral services are a smart alternative to traditional channels.
Video Evidence April 21, 2011 James Careless The impact of recorded video evidence on the judicial process has been unprecedented: When confronted with a video recording of their alleged actions, many accused change their pleas from “not guilty” to “guilty.”
2011 U.S. National Association of Women in the Law Survey January 13, 2011 Rebecca Bromwich The one good thing about bad news
Law Firm Lessons of the Great Recession April 09, 2010 Edward Poll Whatever else can be said about the Great Recession of the past two years, it is unquestioned that law firms, like every other sector of the economy, have learned (or, more likely, re-learned) they cannot ignore the fundamental rules of business.
Step by Step February 18, 2010 Stephanie MacDonald Canadian firms have no plans to abandon lockstep compensation for associates.
Law Firm Innovation: Will You Lead or Follow? December 14, 2009 Gary Mitchell and Catherine Mitchell While other firms are bracing themselves to weather the bleak economy, here’s how you can use these tough times to foster change and catapult your firm into the forefront of the marketplace.
How to Retain Top Female Talent, and What Women Should Look For in a Law Firm October 13, 2009 Ann Macaulay It’s a complaint heard at law firms across the country: “Too many of our female associates are leaving”. They often leave to work in government, corporations, non-profit organizations or educational institutions—or they leave the profession altogether
What Law Firms Can Do to Stop the Exodus of Women October 13, 2009 Linda Robertson Women began to enter the legal profession in larger numbers in the early 1970’s. Twenty years later, female students accounted for roughly half of law school students across the country.