Law Practice Magazine
Partner to Leader
Rising to the Top
Tips for a Smooth Transition
Law Practice Magazine
September 2007 Issue | Volume 33 Number 6
Table of Contents
Features
From Partner to Leader: Six Tips for Making a Successful Transition
You’ve been named managing partner, and you feel uncertain about how best to make the transition to executive leadership. The president of Briggs and Morgan shares his firsthand pointers to help you make the jump.
By Alan H. Maclin
The Tensions of Leadership: Learning to Balance the Ends
As a new leader, you may feel confused just when you want to appear decisive, or overwhelmed just when you want to appear in control. You will struggle with issues such as whether to force change or accept the status quo—or whether to keep colleagues close or maintain a distance. There are a number of leadership tensions—the ongoing dynamics of the job—that all leaders face. Learn to navigate them successfully and your journey will be a far better one.
By Patrick J. McKenna
Rising to the Top: Women Lawyers Take the Helm
2007 may be a watershed year for women lawyers moving into the top tiers of firm leadership. Law Practice talks with four women who have made the journey and are inspiring the next generation of law firm leaders.
by Steven T. Taylor
A Managing Partner’s Guide to the Best Leadership Books
You can’t be a great leader of your law firm unless you understand the principles of leadership.
By Thomas C. Grella
Law Practice Case Study
Are You Prepared to Lead? Advice on Accepting the Top Spot in Your Firm
In the latest installment of the Law Practice Case Study series, a partner wonders whether she’s the right person to lead her troubled firm.
By Norman Bacal, Simon Chester, Marci Krufka and Michael Simmons
Technology
Column Spotlight: Q&A
Who Is... Matthew Homann?
The story behind a big thinker and renowned blogger.
By Mark Tamminga
Tips & Tricks
Squeezing More Time Out of Your Laptop’s Battery
How to keep your laptop’s juices flowing when you can’t plug in.
By Dan Pinnington
Hot Buttons
Embracing Electronic Marketing
A rundown of the many tools you should be putting to use.
By Sharon Nelson and John Simek
Business
Profitability
Establishing Financial Goals: Tips for New Leaders
From key statistics reports to training timekeepers, what you need to know to effectively lead your team.
By David Bilinsky and Laura Calloway
Marketing
Getting Proactive in Your Marketing Efforts: How to Take the Lead
Tired of merely reacting to marketing opportunities? There is a better way.
By Sally J. Schmidt
Managing
A Quick Guide to Good Project Management
The matter is huge, with multiple components and deadlines. Here’s advice on organizing the tasks, time and people to get the job done.
By Marcia Pennington Shannon
