Understanding how to properly source billable hours for tax purposes is crucial for law firms, particularly due to the varying rules across different states.
March 01, 2026Johnathan Weinberg
Organizations are buying technology but failing at transformation. The difference between the 48% that succeed and the 52% that don’t isn’t the software. It’s how they manage the human side of change.
February 01, 2026Dan SafranLegal spend has become a core business issue that now shapes financial planning, operational decision making and risk management. What once lived primarily in the legal department has become a shared responsibility across client legal, finance, and operations teams and their outside counsel.
January 01, 2026Suzanne GanierIn a legal marketplace transformed by technology, heightened client expectations, and fierce competition, law firm leaders must approach strategy with rigor and clarity. The following questions, accompanied by relevant statistics and explanations, offer a focused guide for uncovering opportunity and driving sustainable growth.
December 01, 2025Mike MellorTechnology infrastructure now defines how law firms deliver service, manage compliance, and compete for clients. The most forward-looking firms are not just upgrading systems; they are transforming how they plan, finance, and govern their technology investments.
October 31, 2025Brian WoodMany law firms are fixated on insuring they choose the right service provider. Granted the right partner is important, however it’s not the service provider you select; it’s how that service provider is managed that determines success.
June 30, 2025Rob MatternWhat makes a law firm a best-in-class financial performer — and how to make my own practice more successful and enjoyable? This article provides simple principles any small to midsize law firm can use to improve performance.
April 30, 2025Gary AllenSimply put, the old levers of profitability — billable hours and rate increases — are no longer sufficient. Firms that fail to proactively address inefficiencies risk losing market share to more agile competitors. To remain competitive, law firms must rethink traditional business models and optimize operations at every level.
March 31, 2025Michele Blay and Carlyse Evans and Dan SafranFor years, customer relationship management (CRM) in law firms has often been viewed as a glorified Rolodex — a necessary but often underutilized system primarily seen as a data repository. However, as firms seek to drive business development, client engagement and revenue growth, CRM needs to evolve into a strategic growth platform.
March 01, 2025Chris FritschIn the legal industry, volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) (originally a military concept) have reshaped how law firms operate, requiring legal administrators to adapt to a rapidly evolving work environment. Navigating this VUCA landscape involves balancing hybrid work models, evolving return-to-office strategies, and significant workforce challenges, especially in administrative support.
February 01, 2025Joel Wirchin
