Law Practice Magazine | January/February 2014 | THE MANAGEMENT ISSUE

Cover Story

Flying Solo By K. William Gibson

How technology has leveled the playing field for solo and small firm lawyers. By K. William Gibson

Features

What Makes Law Firms Succeed or Fail?

By Cynthia Thomas

Insights from five practice management advisors.

Building an Award-Winning Legal Office Culture

By Timothy M. Lupinacci

Identifying approaches that can help you engage and inspire co-workers to move toward a common purpose. By Timothy M. Lupinacci

Teaching for Success: The Business of Lawyering

By Donald M. Lewis

A new law course bridges the gap between learning the law and learning how to practice it profitably and contentedly.

Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

By Rich Goldstein

Filling the void in law firm leadership.

The Changing Role of Legal Support Staff

By Cynthia Thomas

Technological advancements have helped to redefine responsibilities for legal assistants/paralegals and legal secretaries.

DEPARTMENTS

From the Editor: Welcome to the Management Issue
By John D. Bowers
Perspectives: From the Chair of the ABA Law Practice Division
By Michael P. Downey
How can you promote fairer treatment and fairer compensation for women? I offer four true stories about lawyers who have shown courage in promoting equality for colleagues, regardless of gender.

Frontlines

Highlights: Looking Forward to Spring
By K. William Gibson
Simple Steps: Budgeting: It’s Not as Hard as It Looks
By Laura A. Calloway
Ethics: Analyzing Conflicts: A Necessity for Every Lawyer
By Marian C. Rice
News and Events: The LP Staff Builds a Tighter Team
By Pamela McDevitt
LP’s staff of 14 spends a day learning about teamwork.

Technology

Product Watch: iTimeKeep, the Coolest Timekeeping Tool Yet
By George E. Leloudis
Hot Buttons: What NSA Surveillance Means to Law Firms
By Sharon D. Nelson & John W. Simek
Web 2.0: Customizing Chrome
By Erik Mazzone
Eleven customizations that will make your web browser more efficient than ever.

Business

Managing: Thinking of Going Solo? Think Carefully
By Jennifer Ator
Career Steps: Social Intelligence: Another Key to Success
By Wendy L. Werner
Marketing: Mobile Legal Marketing: Considerations Before Moving In
By Greg Siskind
Finance: Law Firm Finance: An Interview of a Small-Firm Managing Partner
By Thomas C. Grella
Practice Management Advice: Leadership, Management and Herding Cats
By Jim Calloway
Taking the Lead: Building a Strong Culture—And a Profitable Firm
By Karen MacKay
Team culture and profit are more intertwined than you might realize.

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