Legal Management

January/February 2006
Volume 25, Number 1

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Table of Contents

Feature Articles

COVER STORY
Burning Issues: Exploring Hot Topics for Law Firms in 2006    
What professional challenges keep managing partners awake at night? Recent research reveals several hot-button topics for law firms of all sizes.
BY PATRICK J. MCKENNA

Ready for the Worst: Proper Planning Can Expedite a Law Firm’s Recovery from Disaster   
As the U.S. Gulf Coast continues its long recovery from Hurricane Katrina, it’s a very appropriate time for legal administrators to consider their firms’ disaster recovery plans. How would your firm weather the damage caused by an unexpected catastrophe such as a fire or flood?
BY PHILLIP M. PERRY

Stick to the Schedule: Developing Solid Time Management Skills Makes a Difference   
As legal administrators’ workdays become increasingly chaotic, effective time management processes are more vital to ensure the firm’s overall success.
BY SHAWN MCNALIS

Cowards Need Not Apply: Leading with Courage Requires Strength, Talent   
In 2006, the most vital leadership trait may surprise you. Learn what courage really is, why it matters so much and what you can do to bring it out in yourself and others in your firm.
BY MICHAEL STAVER

Columns and Departments

To the Point
Coasting Into 2006? Not Us   
BY JOHN DELAVAN

UpFront
Practical News & Perspectives   

Think Tank
The IT Question: When You Need a Technology Guru on Staff   

Best Practices
Choice and Challenges: Unleash the Power of Determined Decision Making   
BY LUDA KOPEIKINA

Big Ideas
File Cabinets: A Thing of the Past? Document Imaging Offers Alternative to Paper Trail   
BY THERESA RUBINAS

Off the Shelf
New Products for Law Firms   

ALA Update
News from Your Professional Association   

Quick Connect
Legal Management Advertiser Information   

Flashback
Our Humble Beginnings: Legal Management Through the
Years    

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