January 2025
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 1

Table of Contents

Features

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Human Resources management

Navigating DEIA Pushback

By Paula Tsurutani

With progress comes blowback — but learn how firms can maintain and continue to push forward their diversity initiatives. 

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Legal Industry/Business Management

Constructing a Winning Law Firm Merger or Acquisition

By Erin Brereton

The way two firms combine can make or break their new business mode.

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Communications and Organizational Management

The Power of Servant Leadership in Legal

By Amina Sergazina

Being an employee-first leader can help make your law firm a destination for top talent.

Columns

Big Ideas:
ALA Executive Director's Letter

Embracing Servant Leadership: A New Year’s Resolution

By Eryn Carter, CAE

ALA is positioned to embrace and model servant leadership in ways that will bond us closer together and attract others to want to join us.

Innovations:
Fresh Thoughts for Managing

The Hidden Wealth in the Workplace: Your People

By Phil Geldart

When it comes to leadership in law firms,  leaders must focus on the releasing of human potential.

BP Perspective: Insights From a Business Partner

Winning the Talent Race: Law Firm Hiring Strategies for 2025

By Kristin Tyler

Outsourcing work to remote associates can help your firm’s bottom line and with hiring struggles.

Marketing Matters:
Boost Your Firm's Brand

Creating and Capturing Value Through Service Offering Design: 3 Quick Interventions

By Sergei N. Freiman

The consequences of continuous mismatch between the lawyer and client engagements often result in professional demotivation, lower service quality, and ― as a result ― lower firm profitability.

Diversity Dialogue: Broadening business perspectives

Battling the Bias: Identifying and Eliminating Unconscious Biases

By Christine Hashemi, SHRM-SCP

Unconscious bias can rob you and your legal organization of contributions that would increase your success in your field and industry.

Tough Topics:
Challenging Office Conversations

Building a Mental Health Foundation: Proactive Support for Your Team

By Brian Smith, PhD

In the legal industry, where stress levels are often high and the demands on all staff are intense, the need for mental health support is even more critical.

Departments

Industry News:
Legal Management Updates

Reverse Recruiting Could Be Your Next Winning Strategy

By Sarah Mastrocola

In a tough job market, this hiring strategy can help candidates find your firm.

Tips & Trends:
Industry Advice and Developments

Rebranding a Law Firm: Why, How and Lessons Learned

By Grant A. Walsh & Nicole W. Joseph

When done well, rebranding can refine and clarify who your firm is.

Your Wellness:
Everyday Self-Care Tips

My Journey to a Healthier Me

By Roberta A. Bauer

Through lifestyle changes and grace for myself, I’ve taken back my health.

 

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