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In the first of a two-part Q&A, Aspect Legal founder and managing director Joanna Oakey explains how psychology and communication skills have been the perfect complement for her legal skills – and why a happy team is the key to success for her commercial law firm.
Leadership expert Keegan Luiters explains how law firms can better use a network of interdependent teams to improve resource and business improvement. In short • Operating a network of teams can deliver efficiency and performance gains for firms. • “Multiteam systems” are especially suited to dynamic and complex environments. • Smaller teams can improve the flexibility and adaptability of teams.
Pricing expert Colin Jasper explains that law firms often concentrate on creating value for clients at the expense of capturing appropriate value for the firm’s legal services.
Law firm leader Trevor Withane explains how smart and transparent pricing strategies, combined with an embrace of technology, can help boutique firms avoid a race to the bottom in ultra-competitive areas of legal practice.
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.
Daljit Singh discusses how visionary and progressive legal organisations are focusing on ‘human sustainability’ as they seek to build strong and profitable workplaces.
Leadership consultant Keegan Luiters explain s why law firms should not take a cookie-cutter approach to hybrid work arrangements.
Cyber resilience consultant Simone Herbert-Lowe explains how to prevent and respond to cyber threats. Three key takeaways are: • consider using audit teams to check cybersecurity compliance after major projects • develop more comprehensive plans to protect sensitive client information • discuss in advance your firm’s stance on paying ransoms if cyber extortion occurs.
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, Gilbert + Tobin partner and CEO Sam Nickless explains the secrets behind the firm’s long-term success, and why the rise of generative AI will require retooling across many aspects of law firm operations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
