Beyond the Books: When Law Firms Should Consider Outsourcing Financial Leadership

Learn how to identify whether a fractional CFO is the right decision for your firm’s future.

Review what financial strategy looks like, how to recognize if your firm needs to bring in additional financial leadership, what fractional CFO support looks like and how to choose the right partner. Keep reading.

Balancing the Potential and Pitfalls of Driving Innovation in Midsize Law Firms

In an exclusive report for ALA, Ari Kaplan breaks down his industry report on the newest trends and insights on midsize law firms. Keep reading.

Education, Networking and Career Development: What Awaits You at Annual Conference

ALA’s 2026 Annual Conference & Expo is next month — here’s what you can expect. Keep reading.

The Revenue Blind Spot: Why A/R Aging Reports Are Failing Your Firm

Revenue intelligence uses behavioral data and AI to predict cash flow risk before invoices become write-offs. Keep reading.

AI, Fixed Fees and the New Operational Mandate for Legal Administrators

As more firms adopt AI, they face challenges with billable hours. Learn how to know if fixed-fee billing is right for your firm and how to implement it. Keep reading.

Lawyer Attrition and Resource Management

In this episode, Alex Tring, Director of Operations, Resource Management at BigHand joins us to talk about his company's 2025 Resource Management report. We discuss the latest hiring trends, staff attrition statistics and how firms can use data and technology to better allocate their employees' time. We also dive into some alarming stats on client attrition and what firms can do stem that tide. Listen now.

LM Extras

Standing Out Without a Degree: How the CLM Elevates Your Career
Published 02/20/2026

Katie J. Bryant, CLM, shares how becoming a Certified Legal Manager can show firms you have the skills to be a leader.

When the Beach Disappeared: Sustainability as a Business Strategy
Published 02/06/2026

Angelina Angelov, CLM, MBA, Office and Compliance Manager at RVHB and ALA Board Member, urges law administrators to consider the role sustainability plays in their practices.

My Journey to CLM: Why I Chose to Take the Leap
Published 09/19/2025

In becoming a Certified Legal Manager®, Gail Semonian discovered the benefits of the certification, how she could advance her career and how her community could support her.

Best Practices for Law Firms to Meet Cybersecurity Obligations
Published 04/28/2025

Cybersecurity is more important than ever. Here’s how you can protect your firm from cyber attacks.

Wait! Wait! Don’t Take That Job Offer Just Yet!
Published 03/20/2025

Some job offers are too good to be true. Here's how to make sure you're finding the right fit.

The Time for AI-Powered Information Self-Service Has Arrived
Published 02/19/2025

Ensuring AI has access to quality data can help make your firm more efficient.