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How to Run An Effective Meeting

When lawyers approach meetings with intentional preparation, disciplined facilitation, and ethical awareness, they enhance both performance and professionalism. The objective is not to eliminate meetings, but to ensure that every meeting justifies the time invested in it.

6 minute read April 30, 2026 at 11:05 PM
By
Sharon Meit Abrahams
How to Run An Effective Meeting

Attorneys spend a significant portion of their professional lives in meetings. These include internal firm meetings, client strategy sessions, committee gatherings, board governance discussions, and litigation team conferences. While meetings are essential to coordination and strategic alignment, poorly structured meetings increase cost, reduce efficiency, and impair decision-making.

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