Legal Management Blog

By Anne K. Wolf - DLCCS Senior Marketing Consultant. February 17, 2026, kicks off the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse. It’s traditionally a time tied to fresh starts, momentum, and abundance. Now, I don’t make life decisions based on astrology or superstitions...

A project is “an individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.” Each matter can be looked at as a project with repeatable tasks. Most firms strive to provide excellent services consistently. Traditionally, we have done...

We constantly work with law firms making changes to software or adding software for the first time.  There are innumerable ways these changes can go astray.  However, the three most common reasons we see software implementations fail in small law firms are: 1. Not...

By Diane L. Camacho CLM. With the holiday season approaching, getting caught up in the festivities is easy. However, taking a moment to address essential firm housekeeping tasks can save you time, money, and stress in the long run. While often overlooked, these tasks...

By Guest Contributor Carter Welch, The Fig Tree Group powered by Shirlaws With apologies for the corny headlines, as the leaves turn colorful and the air becomes crisp, Fall offers a fresh opportunity for law firms to rejuvenate their marketing and sales strategies....

You are a partner at a firm and are unhappy.  There are many reasons why you can be unhappy.  We are not going to go into that here. This article will give you practical guidance on operational formation. Step 1 – Review Your Current Partnership Agreement You will...

Guest Contributor: Lydia Bednerik Neal -  Blattel Communications Do you know how effective this marketing tactic is? How much profit (or loss) is attributed to a specific marketing expense – what’s my ROI? It’s a question we get asked every day. Understanding the...

By Guest Contributor: Sarah Tetlow-Firm Focus Are you procrastinating on something right now?  The chances are high that you are since everyone procrastinates, and 20% of you are likely chronic procrastinators.   Everybody procrastinates.  You are likely...

By Guest Contributor Phoenix 2.0 in IT Management What is a Business Continuity Plan? Have you ever considered what would happen to your business in an IT Or Cyber Security Emergency? How would you respond? What plans do you currently have in place so that you know...

As a legal consultant with over 35 years of experience working in law firms, I've learned a bit about legal software.  Choosing legal software is not for the faint of heart.  It takes time and focus to have a chance at getting it right.  These 5 Tips for legal...