Many small and midsize law firms have not identified a successor or developed a formal succession plan. That isn't because partners don't care what happens to the practice. It's because…
Disruption in the legal industry used to be an occasional event. A recession, a merger wave, a regulatory shakeup. Something happened, firms adjusted, and things went back to normal. That…
Understanding what you are worth in today's legal marketplace requires more than checking your bank balance against a mental benchmark. Every strong compensation package is built from multiple moving parts,…
“Counteroffers are not just about money—they impact relationships and trust within the firm. When it comes to counteroffers, just say NO.” — Shari Davidson, President of On Balance Search. You…
If your attorney networking strategy begins and ends with the Bar Association, you are competing for the same clients against the same people in the same room, year after year.…
Getting quoted in a trade publication or landing a conference speaking slot sounds straightforward. You have the expertise. You have the experience. So why are the same names showing up…
You have spent decades building something real. A client base that trusts you. A reputation that opens doors. A firm that runs, in no small part, because of you. And…
Most partners don't fully understand how they're paid. They know what hits their account. And that's exactly where leverage gets lost. The legal market has shifted significantly. Average partner compensation…
Every day, law firms receive hundreds of resumes from attorneys at every career stage. Partners and hiring managers do not have time to read them all cover to cover. That…
Reaching partnership is one of the most important milestones in a legal career. It represents professional recognition, increased responsibility, and long-term financial opportunity. For many attorneys, it is the culmination…