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FEATURES: SIFTING THROUGH THE ASHES OF LAW FIRM DISSOLUTIONSFrom the EditorLike a Phoenix Rising: Some Partners Cheat Firm FailingsBy John D. BowersPartner flight has aggravated financial and cultural turmoil in law firms weathering already rough economic waters. The Great Recession's Lesson: Get Down to BusinessBy Ed PollThe operation of a law firm must be understood as a business-and in any business environment, financial health ultimately depends on cash management. Gluing Law Firms TogetherBy Will NathanIn 21st century BigLaw practice, when the going gets tough, the rainmakers get going-going somewhere else, that is. Why Do Law Firms Die? Three CharacteristicsBy J. Mark SantiagoUpon inspecting law firms that have recently failed, three common traits can be found among the ruins and lawsuits: leadership, strategic focus and financial discipline (or a lack thereof). TECHNOLOGYDesktop-to-Courthouse Risk Management ChallengesBy Erez BustanDecrease the chance of errors when transferring files from your computer to the courthouse by improving your workflow processes, and it will save your clients money, too. Best of ABA TECHSHOW – The Inbox Ninjas: Helping You Chop Through Your E-Mail InboxBy Xavier Beauchamp-Tremblay and Barron K. HenleyDesperate about the 20,000 unsorted e-mails in your inbox? Remain calm, and you too can master your inbox and regain control over the chaos. MANAGEMENTChair's ColumnTop 10 Tips to Borrow from Law Firm InefficienciesBy Micah BuchdahlHow much more successful could you be if you employed more traditional corporate business principles? MARKETINGThree Vital Personal Characteristics Necessary to Get ReferralsBy Steven J. ShaerNetworking to get referrals is a vital skill that younger lawyers must develop if they are to move to partnership in an established firm or if they are going to branch out to establish their own practice. Marketing Your Practice Today: Does Your Firm Need a Marketing Director? The Skill and Benefits to Look For In the Right ProBy Mary K. YoungFor large and small firms alike, employing a seasoned marketing professional can significantly contribute to financial success while freeing lawyers to focus on the best use of their time. Special from Law Practice magazine's May/June 2010 issue. MEET THE WOMEN RAINMAKERS!Glynna K. ChristianInterview by Jamie J. SpannhakeThis transactional lawyer advises young women lawyers to become an indispensable go-to person. |
LAW PRACTICE TODAY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF John D. Bowers, Saul Ewing, LLP ASSOCIATE EDITOR Elise Martin, Grant & Eisenhofer BOARD OF EDITORS Margaret M. DiBianca, Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP Nicholas Gaffney, Infinite Public Relations Dennis M. Kennedy, MasterCard Worldwide Erik Mazzone, North Carolina Bar Association Kristi Morgan, Weitz Morgan PLLC Pamela Annette Palmer, Morris Polich & Purdy J. Benjamin Stevens, Turnipseed, Brannon & Stevens Misasha Suzuki, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe Wendy L. Werner, Werner Associates, LLC Send us your feedback here . | |||||||||||
