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04.08.14
Merger Fever: Should Your Firm Get Hitched?
After a multiyear slowdown, merger activity among law firms picked up sharply in 2013. According to consulting firm Altman Weil, there were 58 merger announcements in the first nine months of 2013 — an increase of 40% over the same period in 2012.
If your firm has considered a merger in the past, now may be a good time to actively pursue a deal. However, it is important to recognize the risks inherent in such transactions and understand that merger deals generally take longer and are more complicated than you have likely anticipated.
02.18.14
Four Tips for Communicating with Associates and Staff
Most law firm partners and key members of management have never received formal training in managing people effectively. The following tips can help partners communicate with associates and staff in positive, productive ways.