Heidi K Gardner

Heidi K Gardner

June 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer

10 Steps to Improve Your Law Firm's Succession Planning

Editor'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 Firm

No 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 Productivity

Law 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 Starts

When 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 Collaborate

Firms 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 Sees

Do 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 Colleagues

Here'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 Colleagues

Here'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 Collaboration

Even 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 Collaboration

Even if you're not the managing partner, you can spark collaboration and change in your firm.

By Heidi K. Gardner

3 minute read