October 2026
VOLUME 45, ISSUE 8

Table of Contents

Features: Client Relations

How to Set Clear Communication Boundaries with Clients

By Erin Brereton

Email, text and other client contact doesn’t have to muddle firm members’ work-life balance.

The Future of Client Communications

By Alex Heshmaty

AI chatbots and other communication tools are gaining wider use in law firms despite some safety risks.

How to Deliver the Best Possible Client Experience

By Miranda Clark

Every touchpoint between your firm and a client is key to ensuring a positive working relationship — and repeat business.

Columns

Big Ideas: ALA President's Letter

First Impressions Start at the Front Desk

By Elyssa A. Goldstein, CLM, PHR, SHRM-CP

How a potential client is greeted at first contact can set the course for a strong relationship — or a stormy one.

Business Partner Perspective

Client Experience Runs on Process, Not Good Intentions

By Beth Thompson

Even when your firm provides great service, your processes can make it difficult for clients to engage effectively. Here’s how to focus your efforts on improving them.

Client Relations

Building a Client-First Culture: The Law Firm Administrator’s Role

By Dawn Anderson, CLM, SPHR, JD, MBA

Firm administrators can do their part to ensure every employee is on the same page about the firm’s mission, communications and more.

Innovations: Fresh Thoughts for Managing

Why Litigation Budgets Are Rising and What it Means for Law Firm Technology

By Hilary Goldman

New AI tools are driving efficiency, but increased case complexity and client demands are forcing firms to innovate their strategy.

Departments

Tips & Trends:
Industry Advice and Developments

Sitting Out AI? Your Clients Are Noticing

By Keao Caindec

Firms that are still hesitant to implement AI are increasingly falling short of client expectations.

Industry News
Legal Management Updates

The Human Side of Legal Technology

By Doreen Kaminsky

Using AI and relationship intelligence can deepen what clients actually value.

 

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