Legal Management

September 2009
Volume 28, Number 7

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Table of Contents

Feature Articles

COVER STORY
From Recession to Recovery: Planning for What Comes Next
Your law firm is battling the global recession, but is it also preparing for the inevitable recovery? Your organization’s long-term viability depends on countering current challenges, anticipating future ones, and employing innovative strategies to succeed.
BY TRACY ACOSTA-SPORE

Destination: New Digs 
Managing a law firm build-out and office move requires strong leadership, constant communication, patience, and the willingness to not only share the responsibilities, but also the glory once the project is complete.
BY TINA SHINNICK
Also Featured: Robert Mattern provides several tips on getting started in a new law office.

Digi-Law
Now more than even before, law firms must make the most of their marketing efforts, and effective use of digital media can make a huge difference in attracting – and keeping – new clients.
By ANTHONY GREEN AND EDWARD WEATHERALL

CASE STUDY
Meetings Made Easy
More law firms are achieving greater efficiency and productivity by utilizing scheduling software to book conference rooms and resources.
By NATE PRUITT

Columns and Departments

To the Point
Cash for My Clunker? Not So Fast
BY JOHN DELAVAN

Up Front
Practical News & Perspectives

Think Tank
Making a Splash: Do Flashy Web Site entry Screens Work for Law Firms?

Best Practices
Balancing Acts: Five Best Practices for Managing Outside Counsel 
BY WILLIAM SOWINSKI AND KEITH SCHRODT

LawBiz Coach®
In Pursuit of Priorities: Time Management Is Not an Impossible Dream in Law Firms
BY ED POLL

Big Ideas
The Silver Bullet: The Benefits of Table of Authorities Production Software  
BY IAN LEVIT

Off the Shelf
New Products for Law Firms

ALA Update
News from Your Association

Quick Connect
Legal Management Advertiser Information 

Final Thoughts
Lessons Learned at the Waffle House
BY MARSHA PETRIE SUE

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