Secrets of The Stars

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Even in a cold economy, firms can succeed—by looking outside the legal profession for inspiration.

The Time Has Come

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Two veteran lawyers say that clients and firms should consider fixed fees.

Not That Into You

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

In a study tracking the careers of lawyers and job satisfaction, researchers have found that associates working in large firms are the least satisfied. Why are they so unhappy? The answer may lie not in the nature of their jobs, but in the associates themselves.

A House Divided

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Sometimes a firm is less than the sum of its parts. In a struggling economy, business misalignment can be fatal.

The Change Agenda: The English Reformation

Monday, December 1, 2008

Australia may boast the world's only publicly listed law firms at the moment, but that could change within a few years.

The Other Shoe To Drop

Monday, December 1, 2008

Lehman's U.K. bankruptcy.

The Change Agenda: Looking Ahead

Monday, December 1, 2008

The Future: Value billing is on the horizon according to almost nine out of ten lawyers surveyed.

Round-Trip to Fraud

Saturday, November 1, 2008

The One That Got Away

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Mayer Brown aren't too happy with each other these days.

Careers: Get Noticed

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

In a rocky economy, it's even more important for job hunters to stand out from the crowd.

Rare Birds

Monday, September 1, 2008

More men are taking paternity leave, but few are demanding the flexibility needed for increased responsibility at home.

FOOTNOTES: Blood on The Tracks

Friday, August 1, 2008

Hedge fund tactics and traditional M&A principles collide in the startling CSX decision.

AMLAW TECH: Competitive Advantage

Friday, August 1, 2008

Business intelligence-finding, analyzing, and leveraging it-reshapes the role of law librarians.

Foreign Posting

Friday, August 1, 2008

Does a stint in the U.K. torpedo an associate's chance of making partner?

BUSINESS LITIGATION: Broken Promises

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

An inside look at the Justice Department's troubled amnesty deal with Stolt-Nielsen.

In-House

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

We have excellent news this month about pro bono. The Am Law 200 reported a record amount of volunteer legal service last year: 4,842,063 hours, an increase of 590,000 hours from 2006.

MANAGEMENT: Learning To Lead

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

More than ever, firms need to develop skilled managers. But aping corporate training methods won't get results.

MANAGEMENT: Coach Like a Pro

Sunday, June 1, 2008

To improve associate retention, more firms should take a page from corporate America's playbook.

Mind the Gap

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Most rankings miss the crucial point—there are only two kinds of law schools.

DIVERSITY: Diversity 2.0

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Wilson Sonsini never tried very hard to attract minority lawyers. They came anyway-and thrived.

MANAGING THE DOWNTURN: Adversity Can Lead to Greater Market Share

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Healthy firms can increase their market share during a downturn. But to take advantage of what appears likely to be a deep recession, you'll need a strategy.

The Kid Factor

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Committing more time to child care affects lawyers' careers but they're happier for it.

The Lost Generation?

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Demoralized and dispirited, big-firm associates are defecting in droves. Here's what firms, and their clients, can do about it.

Still a Tough Sell

Friday, February 1, 2008

Law firms may be warming up to marketing, but plenty of institutional roadblocks remain.

Rewarding Leadership

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Firms need effective management more than ever. But compensation schemes for their chairs often fail to reflect that fact.

Storm Warnings

Saturday, December 1, 2007

For the first time in six years, law firm expenses are growing faster than revenues.