Innovative Leadership: The Changing Face & Role of Law Firm Leaders

FEATURES

Elevating Revenue Generation to the Executive Committee Level

By Craig Levinson & Mike O'Horo

Is your firm relying on its few key rainmakers to grow revenue while competitors are trying to erode your market share? In order to thrive in an increasingly competitive world, it's imperative for law firm leaders to determine how to get every attorney successfully engaged in business development.

Should Ownership be Synonymous with Leadership?

By Chuck Roberts

Are you satisfied with the status quo, or do you want to achieve a higher level of performance and profitability? Learn how segregating ownership from leadership can increase the rate at which you build shareholder equity.

Leader, Owner, Producer - The Conundrum of Law Firm Management

By Ed Poll

No longer can a large law firm, which likely is spread out across the country or even the world, follow the relaxed country club model of firms from decades past.Every law firm must have clearly defined roles of leadership for every level of lawyer management.

Managing Partner or Executive Director?: A New Model for Law Firms

By Lauren Moak and Nicholas Gaffney

As business becomes more complex, and law firms become larger, many firms are exploring a new management model. Law firm leaders share their experience in moving away from tradition law firm management, as well as what is required to make a successful transition.

marketing

Don't be Nervous - Networking at Business Events

By Sheryl A. Odentz

Do you clam up at networking events? Here are eleven tips to help get you talking.

MANAGEMENT

How to Select a Translation Agency

By Chanin Ballance

Lost in translation? As the world becomes smaller and law practices become increasingly global, there is a growing need for qualified legal translation services. Following are key considerations when selecting a service provider.

technology

OneNote — The Secret is Out!

By Kathy Jacobs and Ben Schorr

From ABA TECHSHOW 2011
Microsoft Office 2010 includes a powerful little-known application that you will find more useful than you ever imagined. Explore OneNote's features including creating shared notebooks, working with images and audio, notebook organization, digital ink, and integrating OneNote with other applications.

MEET THE WOMEN RAINMAKERS!

Dianne Elderkin

Interview by Susan Letterman White

For over twenty years, Dianne Elderkin has litigated and tried patent infringement cases all over the country, involving a wide range of technologies, including biologic therapeutics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic methods and devices and consumer products.