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The complexities of running a law firm have always been challenging. Today, the rapidly changing and unpredictable business environment, volatile recruiting and retention of attorneys and staff, and the impact of AI, among many other factors, makes it even harder. With many years of leading and managing law firms of different sizes, MSLA offers advice and guidance on strategic planning, compensation, partnership issues, human capital, finance and operations. We would be happy to speak with you.

Creating a "home" that supports your firm's image, brand and functionality is critical. Typically driven by lease expiration dates, firms must learn how to manage the process of assessing their space needs and assemblying a team early in the process. Operations encompasses all of the behind-the-scenes areas that support the attorneys in providing the best legal services. We provide help with short-term and long-term decision making to support the firms efficient and enjoyable functionality.

If a firm does not make sufficient profits and distribute them fairly, the firm won't survive. Creating monthly reports that are easy to understand for the partners is key. Understanding profitability can help direct your actions to improve profits. Creating a compensation system to distribute those profits and keep everyone happy is challenging, but achievable. There is no one system that suits every firm; we can help firms understand all of the above and create systems that will help the firm thrive.

To be the best firm you need the best people; treating them well results in productive personnel. Recruiting strategies, job descriptions, and work flow management help set the tone. Effective feedback, review, compensation and benefit systems make employees feel valued. Training and professional development programs enhance retention. Aligning expectations of behavior with values and goals makes a strong team. MSLA can help you develop and implement polices that support your human capital.

Paul has been managing and leading law firms for over 40 years. A leader in the Association of Legal Administrators, a speaker and writer, he has worked in small, mid-size and large law firms. His areas of expertise include partnership issues, including organizational and management structures, compensation, and career planning. He has created and worked with Transition to Retirement Plans for partners. Paul has created financial reports and profitability analyses. He has developed professional development and training programs, along with recruitment and retention programs. Paul has managed several large renovation and relocation projections, working closely with operations, technology and marketing. He has opened (and closed) branch offices, and handled all areas of operations.

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