November/December 2024
VOLUME 43, ISSUE 10

Table of Contents

Features

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Human Resources management

The Four-Day Work Week: Science Fiction or Inevitable Reality?

By Eden Minucci, CLM, SHRM-CP

The adoption of four-day work weeks remains limited across industries — especially legal. But the potential for the enhanced productivity and increased employee satisfaction are helping to drive it forward. Read the article.

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Communications and organizational Management

Mentorship for the Hybrid Firm

By Kelly F. Zimmerman

Technology and workplace environments are changing the way law firms can provide ongoing career development for younger attorneys and staff. Read the article.

 

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Financial Management

The Case for More Contingency-Fee Work

By Erin Brereton

Contingency fees seem to have become a growing focus for law firms in recent years. Could the billing structure help your firm boost profitability? Read the article.

Columns

BP Perspective:
Insights From a Business Partner

Making the Business Case: How to Convince Law Firm Leaders to Invest in New Tech

By Corey Garver, MBA

Here are five best practices to consider when developing your business case for investing in new technology. Read the article.

 

 

Innovations:
Fresh Thoughts for Managing

How Science Can Help Improve Team Building

By Tyler Hayden, CSP

By knowing your team at your law firm, you can choose activities and events that best engage them. Read the article.

 

 

Tough Topics:
Challenging Office Conversations

Protect Your Organization: 3 Essential AI Risk Strategies for Firm Leaders

By Steven Colson, CIC

To stay ahead of the technological curve, firm leaders must determine how to best navigate and mitigate the risks tied to AI. Read the article.

 

Departments

Industry News:
Legal Management Updates

Why [REDACTED] Is Critical for Legal Management Teams

By Amanda Levay

Failing to maintain a high standard of confidentiality can result in legal ramifications or irreparable harm to your client’s business. Read the article.

 

Tips & Trends:
Industry Advice and Developments

How Mentors Can Help Associates Navigate the Waters

By April P. Petrosino

Recognizing the benefits of different types of mentoring can help associates navigate working relationships at the start of their career. Read the article.

 

Your Wellness:
Everyday Self-Care Tips

3 Ways Leaders Can Dismantle IYKYK Cultures and Unspoken Rules

By Ella F. Washington, PhD

As managers and leaders at law firms, you can do three key things to dismantle if-you-know-you-know cultures and unspoken rules. Read the article.

 

Community Connections

Lowenstein Sandler’s Mental Health and Wellness Employee Resource Group Finds Creative Way to Show Commitment to Wellness

As the legal industry continues to focus on mental health, some firms have created initiatives to shine a spotlight on this important cause. Read the article.

 

 

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