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Underperformers Can Be Rehabilitated: Here’s How Image

Underperformers Can Be Rehabilitated: Here’s How

Sharon Meit Abrahams

Coaching is a powerful tool. It can be transformative for underperforming partners in law firms, addressing issues such as situational changes, practice impediments, and age-related challenges. By understanding these categories and following structured steps, firms can effectively coach their attorneys to meet expectations and enhance their performance.

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CRM As a Growth Strategy: Turning Data and AI Into Business Development Success Image

CRM As a Growth Strategy: Turning Data and AI Into Business Development Success

Chris Fritsch

For 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.

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AI for Legal Professionals

Eric Hoffmaster

Mastering AI tools is vital for law firms striving to remain competitive. The increasing demand for prompt and effective services means firms that do not adapt may fall behind.

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Treasury Dept. Issues Final Regulations on Related-Party Partnership Basis Shifting Image

Treasury Dept. Issues Final Regulations on Related-Party Partnership Basis Shifting

Ezra Dyckman & Charles S. Nelson

On Jan. 14, 2025, the Treasury Department issued final regulations designating certain related-party partnership basis shifting transactions as “transactions of interest.” Although this designation does not affect the substantive tax characterization of these transactions, it imposes significant reporting requirements on taxpayers and their advisors.

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Despite Increasing Profits, Law Firms Are Keeping Tight Grip On Equity Tier Partnership Image

Despite Increasing Profits, Law Firms Are Keeping Tight Grip On Equity Tier Partnership

Andrew Maloney

There’s no doubt many firms put together outstanding financial performances last year. Still, many bottom lines are getting a boost from flat or negative equity partner growth.

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Navigating the VUCA World: Why Firms Must Innovate and Reevaluate Legal Operations Image

Navigating the VUCA World: Why Firms Must Innovate and Reevaluate Legal Operations

Joel Wirchin

In 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.

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Use Tax: The Overlooked Tax of Law Firms Image

Use Tax: The Overlooked Tax of Law Firms

Bonnie Susmano

Understanding use tax, a tax imposed on goods or services purchased outside a jurisdiction but used within that jurisdiction, is critical. Use tax is meant to complement sales tax by ensuring that items bought from out-of-state sellers, where sales tax might not be collected, are still taxed.

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Why Law Firms Are Innovating Document Production In 2025: Security, Sustainability and Efficiency In a Transforming Landscape Image

Why Law Firms Are Innovating Document Production In 2025: Security, Sustainability and Efficiency In a Transforming Landscape

Rick A. Campbell

The legal industry is undergoing a transformation at an unprecedented pace, driven by two powerful forces: the shift to flexible operations and the rapid acceleration of technology adoption. On top of this, clients, often ahead of their law firm counterparts in leveraging technology, are demanding faster, more secure, and more sustainable ways of working. Together, these may be the greatest operational challenges law firms have faced.

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Revolutionizing Workplace Design: A Perspective from Gray Reed’s Facilities Leader Image

Revolutionizing Workplace Design: A Perspective from Gray Reed’s Facilities Leader

Jonathan Corley

Across the industry, law firms are reevaluating their office spaces to adapt to hybrid work models, prioritize collaboration, and enhance employee experience. Trends such as flexible seating, technology-driven planning, and the creation of multifunctional spaces are shaping the future of law firm offices.

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Optimizing Legal Services: The Shift Toward Digital Document Centers Image

Optimizing Legal Services: The Shift Toward Digital Document Centers

Anthony Davies

As hybrid work becomes the new standard, law firms are rethinking how they deliver essential services like mail, printing, and records management. Traditional methods, designed for a pre-pandemic world, are no longer viable. Firms must now embrace innovative, centralized solutions that prioritize efficiency, security, and digital integration.

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