The Law Practice Blog

Do you remember where you were at 8 o’clock p.m. eastern time on February 9, 1964? I do. I was one of 73 million people glued to TV sets around the country to see the Beatles’ first live American television appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show. I was only four years old, but it is […]

Law firms aren’t known for their willingness to embrace innovation. But ignore innovation at your peril. So, what exactly do I mean by innovation? In a law firm, innovation can mean any number of things. Here are just a few areas that are ripe for innovation in most law firms. Re-examining how you deliver your […]

If you’re considering planning a retreat for your firm, there are any number of things you need to consider – from the location to the facilitator to your desired outcomes. If you want your retreat to truly make an impact on your firm, begin thinking now about the kinds of objectives you want to set […]

A while ago, a friend of mine who had recently retired told me she was “ready for her second act.”   I’d never heard the phrase before, but I loved it.  What a wonderful metaphor for life after retirement.  So, are you ready for your second act? If you’re thinking about retirement or transitioning to a […]

Did that headline get your attention? I hope so. If you’re still running Windows XP after April 8, your answer should be “Yes.” After April 8, Microsoft will no longer support Windows XP. So if you’re running XP after the cut-off date and your computer crashes, you’re essentially out of luck. The end of support […]

If you still think retention is mainly about money, find out how much it is costing your competition to get people to leave you. That’s called your “poach rate.” If your poach rate is less than 20 percent, it ain’t the money, honey! People who love their work, love their boss, and love their company […]