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May 17, 2024 | Lean Adviser

Generation Gap Series Part 3: Mental Health The work itself is at the root of the problem, and it doesn't have to be this way. The daily tasks of being a lawyer can be structured, planned, efficient and effective.

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3 minute read

May 10, 2024 | Lean Adviser

Generation Gap Part 2: Complete Comms + Talent Wars Many managing partners don't understand what their kids are saying to each other, far less their grandchildren. The same gap can exist between law firm leadership and junior associates. Yet, the communication gap is bridgeable.

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May 03, 2024 | Lean Adviser

Generation Gap Part 1: WFH Like all good debates, all sides of the work-from-home debate have fair points to make. Young lawyers want the flexibility and work-life balance that WFH brings. But they also need to be involved in law firm activities and receive 1-on-1 mentoring. But for lean law, it's the the task that should dictate the location.

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April 12, 2024 | Lean Adviser

Mid-Market Series Part 3 The wrong firm will always be the wrong choice, but the right Mid-Market firm can offer you the perfect platform to develop your full potential and enjoy the journey.

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3 minute read

April 05, 2024 | Lean Adviser

Mid-Market Series Part 2 Many mid-market firms are now wondering how to differentiate themselves and defend their turf. The answer is that they already have a set of cards which, played right, can be a winner.

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March 29, 2024 | Lean Adviser

Mid-Market Series Part 1 The mid-market miniseries alights on the position and future prospects of mid-market law firms. This series opener, focuses on the work itself, which clients bring to our industry, and assess the evolving responses from big law, midmarket and ALSPs.

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3 minute read

March 22, 2024 | Lean Adviser

If there's one thing we could do to improve the mental health and well-being of the legal profession as a whole, what would it be? The answer, we suggest, is empathy. In other words, to see the profession at a people level and reframe client service around empathy and human values.

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3 minute read

March 15, 2024 | Lean Adviser

At a certain point, it's in the best interests of the client, the assignment and — most of all yourself — for you to say "No."

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March 08, 2024 | Lean Adviser

Retention Part 3: Market Position Law firm leaders looking at retaining market position need to think in terms of long-term sustainability, not short-term profitability or rankings. Any firm can have a spike or a dip for a host of reasons, but what matters is trends over time, not this year's tables.

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March 01, 2024 | Lean Adviser

Retention Part 2: Talent Talent retention means hiring the right talent, creating a learning environment in which they grow and flourish, and equipping them with the toolset and mindset to be effective problem solvers.

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