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* A beloved colleague steps down from the practice of law but leaves behind a legacy through the lives that he impacted. He set an example for others to follow. * Bob consistently went the extra mile to invest in his team and insisted that team members stretch themselves. * Bob was fiercely loyal to his team, often using his influence to ensure fair treatment and offering second chances during difficult times., Recently we had the privilege of attending a small gathering to celebrate the retirement of a longtime partner and friend. It was an evening full of stories, laughter and reminiscing [...]

Summary * Although not all the characteristics that make one a great coach transfer to the practice of law, several of Saban's characteristics are worth our consideration. * Leaders need [...]

Summary * Many investments in your marketing activities are necessary to yield the few returns that will make a difference in your practice. * Patience is essential to avoid discouragement [...]

Summary * Leaders are urged to be mindful of how their responses and actions can impact employees' willingness to communicate openly. * Younger lawyers may avoid difficult conversations with their [...]

Summary * This column highlights insights from STO Building Group, a builder of law firm offices, regarding office renovation trends. * What can you do to the office space to [...]

DURING A RECENT CALL with a client, our conversation turned from the business at hand to COVID's impact on business travel and in-person meetings. Her company's clients and projects are [...]

A GOOD REMINDER is often more valuable than a great new idea. We recently received one of those good reminders from a colleague who was recounting his events from the [...]

EBENEZER SCROOGE, the principal character in Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol, has become part of our vocabulary. The story has been retold in countless plays, movies and television shows. [...]

COVID HAS CAUSED us all to experience substantial upheaval--restrictions on activities, business closures, school closures, reduced incomes, illness, caring for both younger and older family members, personal anxiety and fear. [...]

MOST OF US are familiar with the story of the blind people and the elephant. A group of blind people comes across an elephant for the first time. Each tries [...]

AN EMPLOYEE KNOCKS on your door unannounced and asks to meet. You know from the tone of her question, the look in her eyes and her body language what she [...]

CHRIS AND PAT, A WISE COUPLE, told us a story about a change in their relationship that transformed their marriage. Soon after their wedding, they divided their household responsibilities. A [...]

THE STAFF LOOKS TO ALL your firm's partners as leaders. The staff seeks their opinions and guidance. Sending the wrong message, even by accident, can damage firm morale. One of [...]

SOMETIMES what seems impossible is achievable after all. On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes. Prior to his [...]

THIS PAST APRIL an important event occurred in the life of our law firm. We gathered with our colleagues who are scattered across 22 offices in 11 states for an [...]

RETIRED ARMY Maj. Gen. Butch Tate recently reminded us of an important lesson that everyone should have learned on the playground: Keeping secrets from some of the team will only [...]

AS A LEADER IN YOUR FIRM, you know the importance of developing the next generation of legal talent and how mentoring relationships are vital to that development. Sometimes the focus [...]

"IT'S AMAZING what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." This quote, credited to President Harry Truman, served to remind the leader of the free [...]

WITH THE COVID VACCINE rollout reaching critical mass, many laws firms are beginning the transition back to a regular office schedule. Had the transition been feasible last summer, law firms [...]

TODAY'S CORPORATE CLIENTS require innovative solutions, efficient service delivery and value-based billing--all specifically tailored to meet their needs. Companies large enough to have in-house counsel are finding that closer collaboration [...]

WITHOUT CLIENTS, we don't have law firms, so the competition for clients is always intense. Increasingly, then, lawyers expect law firm leaders to help them generate business. And why not? [...]

AS SEASONED LAWYERS, we know that we have a responsibility to mentor the next generation of lawyers in our firm. But have you fully considered what these members of your [...]