The Latest Law Firm Scam
There is an old story about a young man who, after finally meeting the love of his life following years searching the globe for his… Read More »The Latest Law Firm Scam
Firm Culture
Let the Games Begin
An important element of a law firm’s culture is the manner in which it designates ‘client lawyer’ status, or ‘client origination credits’ (“OCs”). By way… Read More »Let the Games Begin
Be Careful What You Wish For
Those of my era may remember the comic book character known as “Richie Rich.” Nice little kid, but being brought up by wealthy parents, he… Read More »Be Careful What You Wish For
Guarding Your Sanity
I was pushing my wife’s buttons the other day when she shoved back and explained, “I am diligently guarding my own sanity.” I replied, “you may be guarding it, but I think that it has escaped.”
The rest of the argument did not go well for me.
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A Matter of Trust
Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships. ~ Stephen Covey… Read More »A Matter of Trust
Clowns To the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right
Last week I was at the Barnstable County Fair in Cape Cod. At the midway, there was a game called “Dunk the Clown.” Let me… Read More »Clowns To the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right
Twenty-Four Hundred Hours
I spoke to two law firm partners this week, both of whom told me that their hourly expectation was 2,400 hours per year, consisting of… Read More »Twenty-Four Hundred Hours
Chasing Unicorns: Changing Law Firm Culture
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Peter Drucker Back when I was a Managing Partner in a law firm, I did not think nearly enough… Read More »Chasing Unicorns: Changing Law Firm Culture
How Strong Are Your Roots?
The image that accompanies this post is of a massive tree in the forest behind my house which came down in a storm, bringing down… Read More »How Strong Are Your Roots?
When The Time Comes, Get The Hell Out
The worst partners meeting that I ever attended ended with me storming out, telling one of my partners to fuddle-duddle off (not in those exact… Read More »When The Time Comes, Get The Hell Out