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About this post: In our Q&A, Directors Australia board and governance principal Geraldine Chin Moody explains why having independent directors can be a game-changer for law firms, and she outlines actions to take to ensure firms have the right skillsets to tackle their respective challenges.
Law firm consultant Trish Carroll explores the latest AI trends within law firms and argues that the technology should be embedded in operating environments, not treated as something to be adopted.
About this post: North American legal sector analyst Jordan Furlong calls on lawyers to treat AI as a career-changing opportunity to do work and career tasks that they really want to do, rather than seeing the new technology as a career or business threat.
About this post: In our Q&A, Gilchrist Connell CEO Belinda Cohen – who was the firm’s Chief People Officer before taking on her current role – outlines strategies for better people management in law firms, and she explains why intellectual discussions are so critical to business success.
People-strategy expert Leonie Green observes that many junior lawyers seem to have a fear of taking and making work phone calls, and she provides tips for leaders on changing the phone culture within their firms.
Leadership consultant Keegan Luiters considers the key elements and actions that can improve recruitment and retention rates for law firms.
In the post-pandemic world, law firms that can’t maintain or build trust with employees and clients can expect an exodus that will shake the foundations of their businesses, writes Trish Carroll.
In our latest Q&A, The Family Law Co principal solicitor Carla Giles explains how a delayed start to her law career has not been a deterrent to establishing a successful family law practice, or becoming an acclaimed mentor to others in the profession.
In our latest Q&A, Law Squared Chief Legal Officer Kate Marshall explains why she has made the switch from top-tier firms to Law Squared; how a cluster model for handling work is making employees and clients happier; and why she believes diversity and inclusion is crucial for all businesses and employees.
Law firm leader Trevor Withane outlines some of the considerations for firms seeking to grow and set up new practices.
Marketing expert Trish Carroll explains how the founders of three small law firms have used their skills and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive, despite a lack of scale.
Errors with pricing for legal work are inevitable, but providing clarity around fees and the value proposition that your firm delivers will go a long way to keeping clients happy while boosting your bottom line, writes Colin Jasper.
To ensure that employees of law firms are prepared mentally and practically for an era in which artificial intelligence will come to the fore, law firm leaders need to foster a culture and activities that help them learn and adapt, writes Daljit Singh.
In the second of a series of reports on the recent World Masters of Law Firm Management conference in Sydney, ALMJ reports on the key messages for law firm leaders from acclaimed American consultant Pam Woldow.
In our latest Q&A, Conveyed founder and director Melissa Barlas explains how a family passion for the property market has morphed into a successful legal career – and why it pays to be good to people around you.
Lawyers face more risks that most professionals because of their duties around managing money held in trust, so it is essential that firms understand their particular threats and take out appropriate insurance cover that can protect them from malicious attacks, writes Simone Herbert-Lowe.
In the second of a series of reports on the recent World Masters of Law Firm Management conference in Sydney, ALMJ reports on the key messages for law firm leaders from acclaimed American consultant Pam Woldow.
In our latest Q&A, The Family Law Co principal solicitor Carla Giles explains how a delayed start to her law career has not been a deterrent to establishing a successful family law practice, or becoming an acclaimed mentor to others in the profession.
Trish Carroll believes major law firms could be the next target for criticism over government consulting work – an issue that has caused a reputational crisis for some of the big four accounting firms.
