A Law Firm with a Purpose, Other than Making Money
In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, the Harvard Business School professor, argues that “great companies” are more than “money-generating machines.” She posits that along with earning revenues, “they are also vehicles for accomplishing societal...The Power of Three
In recent blog posts we have discussed things like doing good in the world in order to do well financially, the importance of seeking fulfillment through the practice of law and not just after office hours, and redefining how lawyers see themselves and their place in the world so that they can achieve...Caught in the Act of Doing Good
They say good news travels fast, but somehow it always feels like bad news travels much faster and farther. When law firms make mistakes or do something wrong, the public often appears to take perverse pleasure in hearing about the consequences, as if they are thrilled to think of “evil” lawyers...Showing Up
Seth Godin’s blog recently featured a short and sweet post about showing up. Its conciseness and simplicity get the message across incredibly effectively. He said: “Showing up matters more than ever, particularly if you promised you would. / Not just showing up in person, but showing up...How Many Lawyers Does It Take to Change the World? All of Them
When things break down, lawyers often get the first phone call. Divorce, bankruptcy, IP theft, corporate missteps – when formerly solid foundations begin to crumble, lawyers swoop in like superheroes, wielding intelligent brawn to protect their clients against those who would take advantage of any crack in...
