June 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
10 Steps to Improve Your Law Firm's Succession PlanningEditor's note: This is the second in a two-part series on succession planning in law firms.After spelling out the benefits of productive succession…
By Heidi K. Gardner and Susan Saltonstall Duncan
7 minute read
May 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer
How Smart Succession Planning Can Separate a Law FirmNo longer can firms bury their heads in the sand, hoping that succession planning will sort itself out.
By Heidi K. Gardner and Susan Saltonstall Duncan
8 minute read
February 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Integrating Lateral Hires: The Key to Retention and ProductivityLaw firms' current lateral hiring practices are failing. Here's what their leaders can do about it.
By Heidi K. Gardner
15 minute read
November 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer
What To Do When the Fighting Over Comp StartsWhen financial pressures build, firm management should give care to values and partner emotions.
By Hugh A. Simons and Heidi K. Gardner
6 minute read
June 28, 2016 | The American Lawyer
When and Why Clients Want You to CollaborateFirms that offer clients value-adding, multi-expert advice grow loyal customers and greater profits. Why do so many firms get that wrong?
By Heidi K. Gardner
26 minute read
May 23, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Is Your Firm Collaborative? What Your Client SeesDo your partners collaborate well? Here's what to look for—and behavior to avoid.
By Heidi K. Gardner
2 minute read
March 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Why It Pays To Collaborate With Your ColleaguesHere's proof that firms whose lawyers learn to work together are far more successful with clients than lone-wolf shops. They make more money, too.
By Heidi K. Gardner
15 minute read
March 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Why It Pays To Collaborate With Your ColleaguesHere's proof that firms whose lawyers learn to work together are far more successful with clients than lone-wolf shops. They make more money, too.
By Heidi K. Gardner
15 minute read
February 26, 2015 | The American Lawyer
What Every Partner Can Do to Foster CollaborationEven if you're not the managing partner, you can spark collaboration and change in your firm.
By Heidi K. Gardner
3 minute read
February 26, 2015 | The American Lawyer
What Every Partner Can Do to Foster CollaborationEven if you're not the managing partner, you can spark collaboration and change in your firm.
By Heidi K. Gardner
3 minute read