Jay Russell

Jay Russell

December 18, 2024 | The American Lawyer

'Rethink Everything' or 'Optimize What's Working'? The Right Law Firm Strategy

"When we say 'strategy,' we know what we mean, but then why do we never agree on what we're talking about?" Jay Russell and Dave Kuhlman of Lotis Blue write.

By Jay Russell and Dave Kuhlman

7 minute read

December 08, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Setting Up For Success: How to Finish Out 2023 Strong and Thrive in 2024

How can firms end 2023 strong and set up for success in 2024? Consultants at Lotis Blue Consulting and Estrada Consulting lay out tangible steps to improving firm performance.

By Jay Russell, Mark Masson and Ed Estrada

11 minute read

July 18, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Your Data & Technology Are Not Delivering You Value—Here's How to Fix Them

An investment in legal technology can leverage firms into delivering legal services efficiently and cost-effectively, partners at Lotis Blue and Estrada consultancies outline.

By Mark Masson, Jay Russell and Ed Estrada

8 minute read

June 06, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Leveraging Knowledge Management, Marketing and BD to Optimize Firm Performance in Downturn

Advisers from Lotis Blue Consulting and Estrada Consulting take a look at how to help law firm leaders, partners and business teams improve performance across the board outside of big investments or big cuts.

By Mark Masson, Ed Estrada, Jay Russell

12 minute read

February 28, 2023 | The American Lawyer

How Improving Practice Management Can Protect Revenue

An investment in practice management can pay off in more loyal talent and clients, partners at Lotis Blue and Estrada consultancies outline.

By Mark Masson, Ed Estrada and Jay Russell

7 minute read

January 26, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Before Layoffs, Look to Collections

Advisers at Lotis Blue Consulting and Estrada Consulting share a series of tips on how firms can get more out of their collections process—possibly avoiding layoffs as a result.

By Mark Masson, Jay Russell and Ed Estrada

9 minute read