by Bruce | October 23, 2015 | Articles, Business Models, Cultural Considerations, Globalization, Leadership, M&A, Strategy
This fall we had the opportunity to spend a fair amount of time in the Pacific Northwest—multiple trips to Seattle and Portland—and became better acquainted with the dynamics of that particular local/regional legal market. No mention of those two cities would be...
by Bruce | October 12, 2015 | Articles, Business Models, Cultural Considerations, Globalization, Leadership, Strategy, Technology strategy
This is the second in a two-part series recapping some of our thoughts, analyses, and impressions gleaned during our time in London late last month. The first installment, where we discussed Business Models and Compensation, is here. Today’s topics are...
by Bruce | October 7, 2015 | Articles, Client Relationships, Compensation, Leadership, Partnership Structures, Strategy
We recently returned from London on business, and this will be the first of a few installments presenting our thoughts given the benefit of 17 meetings in five business days. As you know, we work globally with firms of all sizes in a wide variety of markets with every...
by Bruce | September 30, 2015 | About the Site, Articles, Leadership, Strategy
We know many of our loyal readers are based in the Pacific Northwest, and for those who might find themselves in Seattle on Thursday, October 15th, we invite your attention to the Puget Sound Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators’ annual Law Firm...
by Bruce | September 14, 2015 | Articles, Branding, Business Models, Client Relationships, Cultural Considerations, Finance, Leadership, Marketing, Strategy
I’ve previously mentioned the Business Leadership Summit being organized by The Lawyer, taking place in London September 22—23. (More information here; registration here.) On the afternoon of Wednesday 23 September I will be moderating a panel (3:30 pm –...
by Bruce | August 6, 2015 | Articles, Finance, Leadership, Strategy, Technology strategy
Today’s column is by Janet Stanton, Partner, Adam Smith, Esq. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Law Land resists change like the plague. And, yes, this is pretty widely attributed to the phenom known as the “lawyer personality,” characterized by an...