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
Remote Working Checklist for Managing Partners
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.
Topics:
- financial viability
- staff who were mainly office-related – receptionist, etc.
- protecting existing relationships
- care of staff and vendors
- effectiveness at marketing
KPMG Legal to Serve Thailand
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
DWF Law Disrupts an “Overly Complacent Business”
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
Clients Will Appreciate Real-Time Metric Dashboards
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: As a believer in dashboards, I am excited to see this kind of focused collaboration that aims to enhance the reputation of the legal profession by doing something truly useful for clients. Bravo to those who are creating innovative ways to access meaningful data.
THE STORY: Law.com reports that a consortium
Heroic ABA President Judy Perry Martinez Courageously Speaks Out Against Interference with the Administration of Justice
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT: It is all too rare for bar association and law society leaders to speak out when profound courage is required. As a Canadian lawyer, I could not be prouder of President Martinez. Lawyers around the world must stand together to protect the
The Focus Challenge – Part 3: Your Family
Note: This article first appeared in the February, 2020 issue of Edge International Communiqué (EIC).*
1. Fighting Zero
In any given moment, there is a competition for a lawyer’s attention between family and clients. A successful lawyer needs to resolve that competition in favour of clients most of the time – but not all of
Good News? Perfect News? Women Are Editors-in-Chief at the 16 Most Elite Law Reviews
A recent article at law.com
celebrates the number of women who currently hold editor-in-chief positions at law review journals in the USA. “For the first time ever,” writes Karen Sloan, the article’s author, “female law students sit atop of the mastheads of the flagship law reviews at each of the top 16 law schools in
Ransomware Attacks Hit Three Law Firms in 24 Hours
An article published on February 1 on the LawSites blog reports three ransomware attacks on law firms within 24 hours.“Five U.S. law firms — three in the last 24 hours — have been among the companies and organizations targeted by a new round of ransomware attacks,” Bob Ambrogi writes. “In two of the
A Must-Read: Ambrosi’s “Decade in Legal Tech”
I cannot recommend enough an article entitled “The Decade in Legal Tech: The Ten Most Significant Developments,” by Robert J. Ambrosi – a person for whom I have the deepest respect. Ambrosi is a Massachusetts lawyer, writer and media consultant who not only writes the LawSites blog, but also hosts the LawNext podcast and is