May 2025
VOLUME 44, ISSUE 5

Table of Contents

Features

Welcome employee handbook
Human Resources Management

Reducing Legal Risks with Employee Handbooks

By Phillip M. Perry

Employers can protect themselves through implementing and updating employee handbooks with risk-reducing language and policies.

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Communications and Organizational Management

Understanding Neurodiversity in the Legal Field

By Alex Heshmaty

Neurodiversity should play an important role in your firm’s accessibility efforts. Here’s how to support neurodivergent people in the workplace.

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Communications and Organizational Management

Defeating Incivility in the Legal Work Environment

By Erin Brereton

Personal and enterprise-wide strategies can help calm internal conflicts and equip employees with skills to both diffuse disagreements and communicate amicably.

Columns

Big Ideas: ALA eXECUTIVE DIRECTOR's Letter

Fueling the Future: ALA’s Annual Conference & Expo

By Eryn Carter, CAE

With ALA's Annual Conference & Expo right around the corner, get a peek into what to look forward to.

BP Perspective: Insights From a Business Partner

Coach the Coach: How Legal Administrators Can Turn Reluctant Attorneys into Business Developers

By Jocelyn Brumbaugh

Legal administrators don’t need a sales background to drive business development with a few key strategies to improve firm growth.

Business Development: Leveraging Growth Opportunities

Scoring PR: Creating Business Development Gold with a Gamified Earned Media Program

By John Hellerman

Use partners’ egos to your advantage by instilling a points-based system for earned media.

Innovations: Fresh Thoughts for Managing

How AI Is Redefining the Legal Services Industry in 2025

By Steve Mehr

Ignoring artificial intelligence and automation leaves firms behind regardless of size. Here’s how to scale at a faster rate by increasing efficiency with AI.

Departments

Industry News:
Legal Management Updates

How Legal Administrators Will Drive the AI Revolution in Contract Management

By Matt Lhoumeau

Legal administrators’ jobs will change forever as they lead the charge in changing the contract management system.

Tips & Trends:
Industry Advice and Developments

How to Implement a Successful Onboarding Program in Your Law Firm

By Molly McGrath

A strong onboarding program leads to better retention and higher employee satisfaction, and with proper time and effort, it benefits both the company and the new hire.

 

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