Andrew C Gratz

March 24, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Unfortunately, since many lawyers are not properly trained to manage teams, the challenge of improving performance is often not met.

By Andrew C. Gratz

6 minute read

March 03, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

By taking four specific steps to properly and professionally develop your team, you can achieve high retention rates, develop successful succession planning, and generate positive feedback from firm and company management.

By Andrew C. Gratz

7 minute read

May 24, 2019 | The American Lawyer

The best way for law firms to differentiate is to demonstrate that they understand clients' goals and are prepared to help achieve them.

By Andrew C. Gratz

5 minute read

December 16, 2010 | New Jersey Law Journal

While lawyers may deserve their reputation for not being able to manage, a smart in-house legal manager can reverse that perception by simply encouraging direct reports to provide clear and concise advice, improve operational excellence,and learn and understand the business they serve. By taking these important steps, an in-house legal department manager will quickly become better and more appreciated partners at the table.

By Andrew C. Gratz

4 minute read

November 01, 2010 | Texas Lawyer

"Lawyers can't manage." Unfortunately, many attorneys hear this statement from peers and, more unpleasantly, from their direct reports, says Andrew C. Gratz. Nevertheless, when in-house attorneys are asked to manage a legal department, they must strive to disprove this bromide.

By Andrew C. Gratz

4 minute read