Legal Management Talk

What the heck is QBQ! and what does it do? Tune into this podcast to discover how to practice personal accountability by asking the often ignored QBQ!: Question Behind the Question. Accountability, ownership and latent leadership skills are put into action when we ask better questions such as, "How can I adapt to the changing world?" "What can I do to contribute?" When we think...

Law firms are notorious for fostering high stress cultures, taking a high toll on staff productivity and overall well-being. Law administrators can learn how to maximize their team's creativity, energy and focus under pressure through simple yet infrequently used workday wellness strategies. About Lance Breger:Lance Breger is President of Infinity Wellness Partners, a comprehensive corporate...

No firm can afford a poorly drafted employee handbook. Listen to this podcast and find out how you can make your employee handbook policies compliant with legal requirements as well as those that are just strongly recommended. Mr. Cohen will discuss the most common mistakes often made in drafting policies and important strategies to avoid costly errors. In addition, he will share best practices in...

It seems that law firms have more questions than answers when it comes to diversity and inclusion issues these days. What is your firm’s diversity strategy and why should you have one? How do you create and maintain interest? Has your initiative stalled? What are the best practices?  Tune into this important podcast and get proven tactics that you can put to work in your firm. 

HR issues in law firms are fast becoming one of the most in-demand topics at ALA. And one of the most important HR trends ALA is tracking is - metrics. Tune into this podcast and learn how HR metrics can enhance your firm’s productivity and profitability.  About Cathy MissildineCathy Missildine has extensive experience in many areas of strategic Human Resources Management.  She has worked with exe...

As law firms enter into another year of flat revenue and the mandate of reducing headcount even further to meet budgetary constraints, it is time to revisit alternatives to this diminishing course of action.    Rob Mattern has worked with law firms for over twenty-five (25) years, through the good and the bad times; however, it is only in the last five (5) years that firms have been open to altern...

When a law partner retires, the firm is faced with a wide range of operational and financial challenges. Tune into this important podcast and gain actionable information from top legal consultant, Kristin Stark. Learn best practices for -Retirement compensationDealing with the impact of partner successionPlanning for partner retirementsTransitioning clients…and much moreAbout Kristin StarkKristin...

Tune into this important podcast and gain practical information on developing and implementing a strategic plan in your firm. But the biggest obstacle of all may be gaining consensus from senior leadership.  Our guest shares his expertise on the lifecycle of a strategic plan – from the executive ‘green light’ to roll up your sleeves implementation. John Remsen, Jr. is widely recognized as one of t...

 Kristine A. Sexter, is an award-winning industrial and organizational consultant who has devoted over 22 years to studying organizational success and employee engagement.  With an extensive background in recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent, Kristine expertly serves the legal, manufacturing, healthcare and professional association industries with acclaimed metrics-based results. Ms. S...

Explore the role of the futurist today while getting a preview of what’s on the horizon in law firms tomorrow. Jobst ElsterJobst Elster brings extensive experience in market analysis, market research, public relations and product marketing to the legal industry. He has served as a legal market strategist for the last 15 years, advising companies entering the legal market, involved in mergers and a...

Judy Hissong, PrincipalNesso StrategiesWebsite: http://www.nessostrategies.com/index.html With over 15 years in C-level management, Judy provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise in successful business planning. With a background in Professional Services, she makes an ideal facilitator for strategic retreats and financial analysis.  Judy presents at several conferences on the topic of strategic...

Lawyers increasingly use a wide array of technology tools to get the legal work done more efficiently. There are the legal and ethical risks with the adoption of technology. Firms and corporations must be concerned not only with unauthorized access to their own information, but about the protection of client data and information belonging to third-parties. Interview with Kurt Highducheck, Head of...

The 2013 ALA Law Firm Financial Management Conference takes place August 22-24 in Los Angeles, CA. Learn new ideas, techniques and outlooks to improve your firm's performance and results. In addition to top-notch educational sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to grown and expand their professional network.   Kate Harms, 2013 Conference Chair, tells us more about this event and why...

It could be a burst pipe, a fire in a neighboring suite or a weeklong power outage—it doesn’t have to be a natural disaster that closes your firm’s doors. Does your current plan address temporarily relocating your office and can your lawyers continue providing services to their clients if such a situation were to occur? If not, then this session is for you. Join this hands-on session where you wil...

You’ve spent time and money in attracting and training the best employees you could find—and you want to keep them! But how attractive are your incentive programs to retain the best and the brightest talent working in your firm? How unique is your program and are you retaining your best employees?

The workforce has evolved into a rich mosaic of people from diverse cultures, beliefs and backgrounds. As a result, administrators must understand the broader issues of diversity and inclusion, and how this affects many people within the firm.