July/August 2018 Table of Contents

Features

Human Resources Management
The Lateral Leap
By Kylie Ora Lobell 
Properly integrating lateral partners into your firm is critical to their — and your firm's — success. 

Legal Industry/Business Management 
Corporate Social Responsibility Done Correctly
By Erin Brereton 
Firms looking to initiate or augment a corporate social responsibility program may face a multitude of options — and an unexpected outcome.  

Operations Management 
Making Your DMS Migration (Relatively) Painless
By Jobst Elster
Experts weigh-in with tips for a seamless transition. 

Columns

Big Ideas: ALA President's Letter
The Power of a Plan

BP Perspective: Insights From a Business Partner 
Outwit, Outplay, Outlast: Surviving a DMS Migration 

Innovations: Fresh Thoughts for Managing 
7 Key Steps for Successful Succession Planning

Test Drive: Gadget Reviews with Bill and Phil
Sony's Aibo: The Future of AI and Robotics?

Departments 

Facts & Stats
Quick Industry Takes

Industry News
GDPR Compliance and Why It Matters to Your Law Firm

Tips and Trends: Industry Advice and Developments 
Bringing Effortless, Painless Transactions to Law