Legal Management Magazine Editorial Calendar

2026 Legal Management Editorial Calendar 

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Here you’ll find the feature topics for upcoming issues of Legal Management magazine. This doesn’t represent all the content covered in an issue — just the feature articles. We welcome pitches unrelated to the topics outlined below, too.

Questions? Our writer guidelines detail our process and what we look for. You can also email us [email protected]. 

For advertising information, contact Fred Ullman, Director of Business Development.

Issue Content

Topics

Key Dates

Creating a Strong Law Firm Environment

January
Published Online: January 9

• Setting Goals for Partner Retreats
• Preventing the “Glass Cliff”
• Transitioning Administrators to Partners

• Article Pitches Due: October 10, 2025 
• Articles Due: December 5, 2025
• Ad Reservations Due: October 10, 2025
• Ads Due: December 5, 2025
  

Talent Retention and Engagement

February
Published Online: February 13

• What Paralegals Need in a Changing Law Firm Environment
• How Job Descriptions Set Expectations and the Best Practices
• The Future and Wellness Impact of Billable Hours

• Article Pitches Due: December 5, 2025
• Articles Due: January 23, 2026
• Ad Reservations Due: December 5, 2026
• Ads Due: January 23, 2026

Financial Health and Billing

• How to Invest Overflow Back into Your Firm
• Planning for Audits and Potential Deficits
• What It Means to Outsource Financial Advisors

• Article Pitches Due: January 9, 2026
• Articles Due: February 20, 2026
• Ad Reservations Due: January 9, 2025
• Ads Due: February 20, 2026

Marketing for Law Firms

• How to Best Market Your Law Firm
• New Tactics and Softwares in Marketing
• The Benefits of Having a Marketing Manager

• Article Pitches Due: February 13, 2026
• Articles Due: March 20, 2026
• Ad Reservations Due: February 13, 2026
• Ads Due: March 20, 2026

Midyear Performances and Operational Reviews

• Utilizing Midyear Reviews to Guide Legal Administrators
• The Difference Between STAR and SMART Goals in a Law Firm
• How to Assess a Firm’s Operations for Quarters Three and Four

• Article Pitches Due: March 13, 2026
• Articles Due: May 1, 2026
• Ad Reservations Due: March 13, 2026
• Ads Due: May 1, 2026

DEIA in Law Firms

July
Published Online: July 10

• The Difference Between Providing Resources and Virtue Signaling
• Creating Actional Differences in a Law Firm Through Mission Statements
• How to Protect Underrepresented Groups in Your Firm

• Article Pitches Due: May 22, 2026
• Articles Due: June 19, 2026
• Ad Reservations Due: May 22, 2026
• Ads Due: June 19, 2026

Benefits and Negotiations

August
Published Online: July 18

• Setting Up the Best PTO for Your Firm
• How to Negotiate for Health Insurance
• What Perks Are Worth Investing In

• Article Pitches Due: June 12, 2026
• Articles Due: July 24, 2026
• Ad Reservations Due: June 12, 2026
• Ads Due: July 24, 2026

Focus on Tech

September
Published Online: September 11

• IT Securities During Remote Traveling
• Navigating Tech Changes During Mergers
• The Cost of Implementing AI

• Article Pitches Due: July 10, 2026
• Articles Due: August 21, 2026
• Ad Reservations Due: July 10, 2026
• Ads Due: August 21, 2026

Client Relations

October
Published Online: October 9

• The Importance of Aligning a Firm’s Values with a Client’s
• What Software to Invest in to Have Better Client Communication
• How to Navigate Confidentiality Agreements

• Article Pitches Due: August 14, 2026
• Articles Due: September 18, 2026
• Ad Reservations Due: August 14, 2026
• Ads Due: September 18, 2026

Succession Planning

November
Published Online: November 13

• How to Navigate Raises and Promotions
• Annual Check-Ins: Approaching Retirement
• Implementing Leadership Positions for Young Associates

• Article Pitches Due: September 11, 2026
• Articles Due: October 23, 2026
• Ad Reservations Due: September 11, 2026
• Ads Due: October 23, 2026

Leadership and Looking into 2027

December/January
Published Online: December 18

• Prospective Trends in 2027
• What to Know About Upcoming Government Changes
• What’s Happening in Employment Law

• Article Pitches Due: October 9, 2026
• Articles Due: November 27, 2026
• Ad Reservations Due: October 9, 2026
• Ads Due: November 27, 2026