Jenna Carter and Chassidy Deckard are here to give their thoughts on providing inclusive environments for every stage in the life cycle of law firm management. Additionally, they touch on the importance of employing empathy and why it is essential to building and sustaining a successful work environment and culture.

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The seemingly sage advice to “run your law firm like a business” misses the mark. Law firms are businesses. They exchange services (and sometimes goods if they’ve productized their services) for money. They also meet the standard definition of a “business,” which is an organization engaged in commercial or professional activities.
So why have…

Wellness is not an adjective often used to describe the legal community. Studies show that mental, emotional, and physical health issues have become more common among legal professionals as they struggle to deal with the demands of their chosen careers.
In 2019, The ABA and Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation conducted a national study on attorney…

Debbie Foster has been a pioneer in the legal technology industry for a long time. We had the opportunity to sit down with her and hear her thoughts on the legal landscape and what firms must do in order to remain competitive. You’re going to want to hear this…
For Debbie, it’s not all just…

In this digital age, technology has become essential to the delivery of legal services. Law firms use tech tools for a variety of reasons, including matter management, calendaring, client communications, and billing. While this reliance on technology has helped law firms improve client relations and the provision of services, it has also…

DALLAS, TEXAS – November 5, 2021 – NetDocuments, the leading cloud content management platform where legal professionals do work, today announced the winners of their Inspire 2021 Partner Awards.
NetDocuments’ second annual Partner Awards recognize leading companies spanning the ISV network, implementation providers, international partner companies in Asia Pacific, EMEA, and Latin America, as well…

You all know Holly Pulido and Eric Hightower. Their enthusiasm and radiant smiles are hard to miss, but that isn’t everything they have to offer. Share some laughs and grab a takeaway or two as Holly and Eric dive into the challenges and obstacles that come with career changes and how to navigate moving to…

Most law firm leaders do not enter the legal industry with an accounting background, but a basic understanding is important to ensure the proper management of your firm’s finances. Decisions about billing processes, the acceptance of payments, and trust accounting form the foundation for a firm’s financial success. Therefore, it is critical for law…

Chris Sims and Chrissie Eastin (shoutout to Chrissie for being our fill-in for Tina Terrian) share their thoughts on law firm strategy and the change that has come to the industry due to the pandemic. From recruiting hurdles, getting your house in order, to finding the spotlight, Chris and Chrissie give us a lot to…

The landscape of law firm recruitment is changing dramatically. Whether seeking to attract new attorneys out of law school, entice lateral hires, or retain current members, law firms are taking unprecedented steps away from tradition in hopes of engaging and keeping top legal talent.
The Candidate Perspective
Over the past year, many law firms have…

The Susan L. French Emerging Leader Fellowship Fund was established by GLJ Benefit Consultants in memory of former ALA President Susan L. French. The foundation of this program is to recognize and honor Susan’s commitment to professionalism, dedication to the advancement of law firm administration, development of future leaders, and record of long-term service to…

Centerbase, a legal practice management software company that provides mid-sized law firms with a cloud-based platform to streamline operations, is pleased to welcome Bob Freeburg as Chief Technology Officer.
The hire follows Centerbase’s recent growth equity investment from Mainsail Partners and underpins the company’s commitment to aggressive growth and strategic expansion. Following a banner year…

It has been a challenging couple of years for the legal industry, requiring law firms to make unprecedented administrative shifts.
For many firms, business interruptions resulted in financial challenges that left leaders hesitant to invest in additional technologies. Far too many uncertainties remain and leaders recognize a need to be cautious with spending decisions.
Even…