In a previous article, I discussed when law firms can have a case of the slows. Decisions are made painfully slowly when a law firm has a case of the slows. Critical issues are often bogged down in endless analysis paralysis where nothing can seem to get done. When progress is not made, frustration can…
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The figurative law firm union boss
Within any law firm, managers or supervisors within a law firm are needed. Depending on the size and scope of the law firm, managers or supervisors could be needed for attorneys, paralegals/legal assistants and various administrative staff. The overall mentality of these managers or supervisors is critical to the success of the law firm. On…
Are law firm committees helpful?
Depending on the size and scope of your law firm, you might have various committees set up. The committees can deal with a wide range of issues within the law firm’s management. In some committees, the shareholders/partners vote on matters within the law firm. If there is no majority vote, no action can ultimately be…
Avoiding management by email
With the ease of email, most people in their personal lives may send lots of emails. Email is simple. Email is quick. Email can be done without a face-to-face meeting. Email is also free for most. Many who have a law firm are tempted to email frequently within their law firm. So, versus that face-to-face…