I was delighted to be asked to create an article on leadership for the Law Practice Management Magazine of the American Bar Association.
My hands-on work with law firm clients has been very focused on the pandemic, remote working, and the need for extra special consideration of members of firm teams due to the strains
Why it matters:
Why it matters: The result will be the evolution of smarter and better platforms and processes that will be like nectar to GC’s and which will
THE STORY: In this video series that was produced by the Law Society of the United Kingdom and Wales, Nick Jarrett-Kerr – my Edge International colleague – offers guidance that is comprised of pure gold and precious gemstones.
CAREFULLY CONSUME EACH VIDEO: Watch as Nick in his laid-back style takes you to places that most
Why It’s ImportantThe extremely fragile state of mind of your clients makes this essential for three reasons:
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: In this year of the COVID-19 pandemic, far too many meetings and conferences are being kicked down the road to new dates that should instead be converted into virtual events. The decision by the American Bar Association to move its annual meeting online is a sign of true leadership. Over
In most of the cultures on this planet, it is not polite—nor is it easy—to say “no.” In fact, in most cultures, saying “no” is considered inappropriate behaviour. As a result, due to our backgrounds most of us find it very difficult to say “no” when we have to, or when we should, in business
This article is derived from actual counseling sessions with managing partners who are operating under tremendous pressure and are doing the best they can to prioritize the the key elements of Remote Working.
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WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: My question is this: Thailand today… where tomorrow? I contend that law firms in the USA, the Commonwealth and other regions cannot afford to be complacent or to ignore announcements such as this by major entities from outside the traditional legal industry, especially the Big 4.
THE STORY: A mid-February post
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: Britain’s largest publicly traded law firm is in acquisition mode, “expanding its legal presence in Poland, Spain and Germany. It even has its sights set on expanding in Canada.” – CBA/ABC National
I worry for the law firms that are not monitoring such changes to our profession. Even a small
